as in counts
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases
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Recent Examples of indictments
Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The post is being created in response to a massive fraud investigation in Minnesota over the loss of billions of dollars that has led to nearly 100 indictments and the issuance of 1,500 subpoenas.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Both pleaded not guilty and sought to have their respective indictments dismissed on numerous grounds, including the validity of Halligan's appointment.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The investigation underpinning both indictments was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the Salinas Police Department and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The fraud involving the Minnesota nonprofit known as Feeding Our Future (a group that claimed to disburse child nutrition support funds but actually stole most of the cash) has resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions so far, costing taxpayers $250 million or more.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office on Friday announced the criminal grand jury indictments in a news release.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, legal experts told the Washington Examiner that the phenomenon of juries refusing to hand back indictments was indeed a rare occurrence, and one that should cause alarm.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
O’Donnell said the full interview was about 90 minutes, and CBS provided a full text transcript on its website, showing extended moments where Trump raged at Joe Biden, political opponents and his indictments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The post is being created in response to a massive fraud investigation in Minnesota over the loss of billions of dollars that has led to nearly 100 indictments and the issuance of 1,500 subpoenas.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Both pleaded not guilty and sought to have their respective indictments dismissed on numerous grounds, including the validity of Halligan's appointment.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The investigation underpinning both indictments was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, the Salinas Police Department and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The fraud involving the Minnesota nonprofit known as Feeding Our Future (a group that claimed to disburse child nutrition support funds but actually stole most of the cash) has resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions so far, costing taxpayers $250 million or more.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office on Friday announced the criminal grand jury indictments in a news release.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In September, legal experts told the Washington Examiner that the phenomenon of juries refusing to hand back indictments was indeed a rare occurrence, and one that should cause alarm.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
O’Donnell said the full interview was about 90 minutes, and CBS provided a full text transcript on its website, showing extended moments where Trump raged at Joe Biden, political opponents and his indictments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Michael David McKee was arrested over the weekend in Illinois on two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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He will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and faces two counts of homicide, one count of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, officials said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Parents have demanded Celina ISD provide communication on the allegations.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Duty — who was sentenced in San Joaquin County last year to 14 years in prison for forcible rape and other charges — was placed in restrictive housing, with an investigation continuing by state officials and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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If convicted, the new charges expose them to potential maximum sentences of 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The current warrant affidavit, which references the Little Big League incident, also cited other prior accusations, including a 2012 groping allegation in Los Angeles.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Busfield surrendered to New Mexico authorities Tuesday and has denied the accusations against him.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Indictments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictments. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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