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
In March, federal authorities arrested a dozen members and associates of the 18th Street gang on indictments alleging murder, extortion and drug trafficking.
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Every one of those statements do not result in indictments, of course.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
Earlier indictments of Comey and James were dismissed by a judge, who ruled that a prosecutor had been illegally appointed.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
Let’s reconsider those indictments.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, who joined federal authorities at the news conference, said the arrests and indictments will particularly help businesses on East First Street, which have had to deal with drug trafficking, extortion and violence.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The indictments included officers from multiple law enforcement agencies in the Mississippi Delta, which includes the western portion of central and north Mississippi.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Every one of those statements do not result in indictments, of course.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
Earlier indictments of Comey and James were dismissed by a judge, who ruled that a prosecutor had been illegally appointed.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
Let’s reconsider those indictments.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, who joined federal authorities at the news conference, said the arrests and indictments will particularly help businesses on East First Street, which have had to deal with drug trafficking, extortion and violence.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The indictments included officers from multiple law enforcement agencies in the Mississippi Delta, which includes the western portion of central and north Mississippi.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Brown is expected to face multiple charges, including two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, along with weapons offenses.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Following a jury trial, Pasqual was also convicted of counts of injuring a spouse or partner, first-degree burglary and rape, according to court documents.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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In February, the dependency court substantiated these allegations.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Troopers said the suspect admitted to the allegations when confronted, according to Lex 18.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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In March, Israel dropped charges against five soldiers who had been accused of beating and sodomizing a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Cory has not faced any charges in connection to Amanda's scam and supported her throughout her trial.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Adán Fúnez, a former mayor of the city of Tocoa, was captured at his home on suspicion of masterminding the killing, after years of accusations by religious and environmental leaders.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Musk’s lawyer grilled Altman about accusations of dishonesty from OpenAI’s board members, his investments and his brief, tumultuous ousting as CEO in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Indictments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictments. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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