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
Most take years to develop, meaning cases that are being investigated right now likely won’t see indictments or civil actions for several years.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 May 2026
McMorris also said corruption indictments and convictions have played a significant role in City Council turnover over the last several election cycles.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
In March, federal authorities arrested a dozen members and associates of the 18th Street gang on indictments alleging murder, extortion and drug trafficking.
—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
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 May 2026
McMorris also said corruption indictments and convictions have played a significant role in City Council turnover over the last several election cycles.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
In March, federal authorities arrested a dozen members and associates of the 18th Street gang on indictments alleging murder, extortion and drug trafficking.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Last year, 30-year-old Athens resident Gabryele Watson pleaded guilty to four counts of cyberstalking, two counts of communicating threats to injure in interstate commerce, and two counts of unlawful use of a means of identification.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Over time, supplier counts expand.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There were allegations — none of them substantiated — that might have supported Ted's original claim about intruders.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The allegations that Driver was verbally aggressive have been the subject of numerous articles for the past month.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
17 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 19 May. 2026.
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