face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
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More than 30 years after the killing, Missouri police arrested Shepherd and extradited him to Indianapolis to face charges of murder and rape with deadly force, the outlet said. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026 Most cases have been dismissed, though two people still face charges. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026 In June 2024, Lawson was extradited from Bangor, Maine to Connecticut to face charges of first-degree manslaughter, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, possession of narcotics with intent to sell to someone under 18 and possession of narcotics. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026 The man was transported to police headquarters for further questioning and is expected to face charges. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for face charges

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“Face charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20charges. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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