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
Police intervened, but prosecutors never filed indictments.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Investigative grand juries cannot return indictments against defendants, but they are often used to enshrine evidence and subpoena witnesses for a future criminal proceeding.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The indictments mark an important new chapter in the search for justice, Sullivan said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Jones was arrested in a blockbuster pair of indictments in Brooklyn Federal Court in October that also netted two more NBA stars and 31 other suspects.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
In total, 34 people were charged across two federal indictments, and Jones was among three people charged in both.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Following their June 2023 indictments in Romania, Andrew and Tristan remained on house arrest until August 2023, when they were released and placed under judicial control, the Associated Press reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Of the 16 defendants arrested Tuesday and charged in two indictments, 11 lived in Escondido, according to prosecutors.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Investigative grand juries cannot return indictments against defendants, but they are often used to enshrine evidence and subpoena witnesses for a future criminal proceeding.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The indictments mark an important new chapter in the search for justice, Sullivan said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Jones was arrested in a blockbuster pair of indictments in Brooklyn Federal Court in October that also netted two more NBA stars and 31 other suspects.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
In total, 34 people were charged across two federal indictments, and Jones was among three people charged in both.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Following their June 2023 indictments in Romania, Andrew and Tristan remained on house arrest until August 2023, when they were released and placed under judicial control, the Associated Press reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Of the 16 defendants arrested Tuesday and charged in two indictments, 11 lived in Escondido, according to prosecutors.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Those were among the details in a court document prosecutors filed Saturday as part of a request to keep Abugharbieh, 26, jailed while awaiting trial on charges that include two counts of first-degree murder.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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On April 25, Abugharbieh was also charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a weapon.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to a statement of charges previously obtained by PEOPLE, an investigation conducted by the school district found that Haley allegedly offered oral sex to a former student at Centennial High School, offered to buy him tequila, and sent him $630 via Apple Pay.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Before that crackdown, the government had brought fraud charges against dozens of people, many of them Somali Americans, who were accused of fleecing a federal program that was meant to provide food to children.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s raids come amid longstanding allegations that some Minnesota businesses, including those run by people of Somali descent, have fraudulently used federal funding – accusations that have been the subject of a federal investigation and a fiery congressional hearing last month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Indictments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictments. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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