as in accused
law
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraigned
Kim is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in a San Jose courtroom.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Boston Police The 14-year-old will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on charges of armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm, police said.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Prosecution and next steps Rollins was scheduled to be arraigned June 12 in Ventura County Superior Court.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
He was arraigned Wednesday afternoon.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Rozier will be arraigned on Wednesday on additional charges filed last week, including sports bribery and honest services fraud.
—Anthony Chiang
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The following day, on June 2, Mohamed was arraigned in Buffalo City Court on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old store clerk Shukri Muthana.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Both Allen and Taylor were arraigned in court on March 14, according to court records.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
They were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, but that hearing was postponed.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Boston Police The 14-year-old will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on charges of armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm, police said.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Prosecution and next steps Rollins was scheduled to be arraigned June 12 in Ventura County Superior Court.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
He was arraigned Wednesday afternoon.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Rozier will be arraigned on Wednesday on additional charges filed last week, including sports bribery and honest services fraud.
—Anthony Chiang
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The following day, on June 2, Mohamed was arraigned in Buffalo City Court on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old store clerk Shukri Muthana.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Both Allen and Taylor were arraigned in court on March 14, according to court records.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
They were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, but that hearing was postponed.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraigned
Verb
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said this posed a threat to maritime security and accused the EU of intimidating civilian vessels.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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They are accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking operation from February 2024 through April 2026.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In 2020, he was federally indicted and later pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a firearm despite being prohibited from doing so due to those prior convictions, court records show.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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He had been indicted in the Southern District of New York for many crimes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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It was appealed by Lifton and the PCFB and Blakeman’s ability to cure was frozen due to the appeal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Louisiana appealed to our court and sought a stay pending appeal.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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When Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the new first lady could have easily summoned a design from fashion’s upper echelons for her inaugural gown.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her grandson had summoned the officers and reported that someone whom the boy did not know was inside the house, Euless Police Department Assistant Chief Brenda Alvarado said in an interview with a reporter.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Online jail records showed Parady was booked into the Pasco County Jail following the arrest.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Felix Murillo, 25, was booked into Orange County Jail on felony hit-and-run charges.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Yoon was quickly suspended from office, impeached and formally removed by the Constitutional Court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Congress ultimately impeached him, and came within one vote of removing him from office.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Samad Taylor was called up on June 3 and charged with putting a charge in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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