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
Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is running for a second term while facing two indictments on felony fraud charges.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
But grand juries have declined to return indictments a handful of times in recent weeks in Washington — a potential sign of residents’ frustration with the ongoing law enforcement operation that has led to federal charges in many cases that would typically be handled in local court.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s how often grand juries typically reject indictments, historical data suggests.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The indictments also detail how King retaliated against an employee and his department’s chief deputy after both of them reported the behavior.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Grand juries at the federal level almost unanimously vote to return indictments in cases before them, per the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' former chief adviser who was a volunteer on his reelection campaign, was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on four conspiracy indictments.
—ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Of the 16 defendants arrested Tuesday and charged in two indictments, 11 lived in Escondido, according to prosecutors.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
But grand juries have declined to return indictments a handful of times in recent weeks in Washington — a potential sign of residents’ frustration with the ongoing law enforcement operation that has led to federal charges in many cases that would typically be handled in local court.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s how often grand juries typically reject indictments, historical data suggests.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The indictments also detail how King retaliated against an employee and his department’s chief deputy after both of them reported the behavior.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Grand juries at the federal level almost unanimously vote to return indictments in cases before them, per the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams' former chief adviser who was a volunteer on his reelection campaign, was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on four conspiracy indictments.
—ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Of the 16 defendants arrested Tuesday and charged in two indictments, 11 lived in Escondido, according to prosecutors.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictments
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Timely rains in 2024 fell prior to the survey being conducted, which contributed to the elevated pond counts last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of gamers now in the world, exceeding three billion by some counts.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The receiver is also currently being investigated by the NFL over allegations of domestic abuse.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are continuing to assess evidence, including looking at electronic devices the suspect may have had access to, as federal charges could be announced in the coming days, law enforcement officials told ABC News.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additional costs may include equipment rentals, installation fees or early termination charges if a contract is involved.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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While accusations of some grand conspiracy remain hearsay, Natthaphong says at the least the spat shows the peril of informal ties replacing official.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Venezuelan defense minister’s accusations come against the backdrop of the long-running territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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