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indictments

noun

plural of indictment
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 Moïse’s killing prompted multiple investigations and indictments in Haiti and the United States, but none has yet revealed who ordered his ‌assassination ⁠or why. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The series, by Maines and reporters Sally Kestin and Megan O’Matz, led to arrests, indictments and government reforms and was a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Paxton has been shadowed for decades by legal and ethical questions, including indictments for securities fraud, though he was not convicted. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 While the law states that the preliminary chamber judge has 60 days to finalize the report, indictments routinely take significantly longer. — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 In Minnesota, autism therapy spending skyrocketed by 50,000% in six years, driven in large part by fraudulent entities now facing federal indictments for tens of millions in phantom billing. — Richard Popiel, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Tens of thousands of dollars were flowing through these interactions, the indictments show. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 In April 2026, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging the Southern Poverty Law Center with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 In a second half filled with indictments on Imai’s inauspicious season, few seem more glaring than this. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
  1. counts
  2. allegations
  3. charges
  4. accusations
Noun
  • He was convicted of four counts of war crimes including murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This can include everything from capturing cost-per-call and cache hit rates to turn counts and context size.
    — Dylan Barrell, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of counts
Noun
  • The city did not immediately respond to ABC News' request on potential toxins first responders were exposed to in the aftermath or allegations by agencies at the time that the air was safe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Foulon is not counted among the victims in the current case because his allegations occurred outside the statute of limitations.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of allegations
Noun
  • After further investigation and medical evaluations of the dogs, the case file was given to the prosecutor's office to determine if stronger charges were called for.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • McPherson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate and other charges.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of charges
Noun
  • The two London clubs’ transfer dealings got off to a controversial start with Ashley Cole’s infamous move from Arsenal, a deal clouded by accusations of tapping up and considerable hostility.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • One of the most notable accusations was that the senator flouted meetings with constituents.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of accusations

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