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 his four years as New York mayor, Eric Adams' administration was roiled by corruption probes that led to early-morning FBI searches, resignations of top officials and indictments that alleged a rampant culture of pay-to-play politics at the highest levels of City Hall.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
County disputes grand jury’s timeline In a 20-page response submitted to Yolo Superior Court, county officials argued the grand jury completed its work before prosecutors unsealed felony indictments against eight people connected to Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There have also been grand juries rejecting attempts by the Justice Department’s attorneys to get indictments.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
While McKenna went missing and was later found in South Dakota, the indictments relate to alleged offenses that all occurred within the Northern District of Iowa, officials said at a press briefing announcing the charges.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Acknowledge that mistakes are data points for evolution, not indictments of your leadership capability.
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Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Between two indictments that year, 30 FIFA officials were indicted, and eventually, 27 pleaded guilty.
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Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Scandal spreads The scandal over the Broadview Six has since spread to other cases, including two high-profile indictments tied to a fraud investigation into former executives at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
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Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Prior to his departure from Oakland, Duffey had provided key evidence to federal agents that led to criminal indictments against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
ABC News,
24 June 2026
County disputes grand jury’s timeline In a 20-page response submitted to Yolo Superior Court, county officials argued the grand jury completed its work before prosecutors unsealed felony indictments against eight people connected to Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There have also been grand juries rejecting attempts by the Justice Department’s attorneys to get indictments.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
While McKenna went missing and was later found in South Dakota, the indictments relate to alleged offenses that all occurred within the Northern District of Iowa, officials said at a press briefing announcing the charges.
—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Acknowledge that mistakes are data points for evolution, not indictments of your leadership capability.
—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Between two indictments that year, 30 FIFA officials were indicted, and eventually, 27 pleaded guilty.
—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Scandal spreads The scandal over the Broadview Six has since spread to other cases, including two high-profile indictments tied to a fraud investigation into former executives at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
—
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Prior to his departure from Oakland, Duffey had provided key evidence to federal agents that led to criminal indictments against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao.
—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Prosecutors reopen case Pino was initially charged in August 2026 with three counts of careless boating, a minor misdemeanor carrying a minimum sentence of 60 days in county jail.
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Sergio Isaac Insunza Sanchez faces counts of second degree murder and armed criminal action.
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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.
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Still, Reese seemed to acknowledge the allegations anyway after the game.
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No charges have been filed and Carvalho has denied any wrongdoing.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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The Miramar Police Department acknowledged the accusations and started a thorough administrative review in accordance with policy and Holloway’s contract, an agency spokesperson said.
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“Indictments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictments. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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