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
The indictments — along with a civil lawsuit and grand jury testimony referenced in motions to dismiss the charges — portray Brooks and Smyles as the main drivers of the fights.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, grand juries twice balked at indictments of James after the original charges were tossed.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But judges dismissed indictments against James and Comey and grand juries refused to pursue new charges.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Even if prosecutors are able to secure indictments, Benza said the timeline could stretch well beyond the current presidential term.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Cusick said prosecutors had also presented evidence to a grand jury seeking indictments against Clyde Hedrick, who authorities allege was the person responsible for the deaths of the four women and had been Elmore's longtime friend.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, a grand jury issued indictments for Sheriff Sanchez and former Deputy Keith Schultz on charges of abuse of a corpse for their handling of the discovery of those remains and five counts each of official misconduct.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The possible indictments and the fuel blockade might signal that the administration wants to impose regime change and usher in democracy in Cuba.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged Wednesday in separate federal indictments.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, grand juries twice balked at indictments of James after the original charges were tossed.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But judges dismissed indictments against James and Comey and grand juries refused to pursue new charges.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Even if prosecutors are able to secure indictments, Benza said the timeline could stretch well beyond the current presidential term.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Cusick said prosecutors had also presented evidence to a grand jury seeking indictments against Clyde Hedrick, who authorities allege was the person responsible for the deaths of the four women and had been Elmore's longtime friend.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, a grand jury issued indictments for Sheriff Sanchez and former Deputy Keith Schultz on charges of abuse of a corpse for their handling of the discovery of those remains and five counts each of official misconduct.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The possible indictments and the fuel blockade might signal that the administration wants to impose regime change and usher in democracy in Cuba.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged Wednesday in separate federal indictments.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Brazil's federal police also said the unnamed fugitive was recently sentenced by the country's top court for the same three counts as Ramagem's conviction.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sedrick Walker, 21, is charged with burglary, two counts of breaking and entering to commit a misdemeanor, four counts of indecent exposure, two counts of trespassing, wearing a mask in public and obstruction of justice, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a release.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the Obama Administration, allegations of neglect at Dilley were common.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Amid a strange Clippers season and an ongoing investigation into cap-circumvention allegations, the 34-year-old Leonard has put together arguably his finest season as a Clippers player.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Corey Elliott concealed his face leaving federal court in Boston on Tuesday after he was arrested on dogfighting charges.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer was arrested on charges of felony assault, KPRC-TV, ABC 13, and KBTX reported Tuesday, April 14, citing the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The accusations against Swalwell have reverberated across Capitol Hill.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Union officials said Quilty was not cooperative in turning over the credentials to the union’s Venmo account, which was later found to have been closed the same day the accusations were discovered, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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