grand jury
noun
: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges (as by indictment)
grand juror
noun
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Does the fact that a grand jury issued this latest indictment undercut any argument that this latest indictment might be political retribution?
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NBC news, 17 May 2026
And a federal grand jury indicted two Cuban fighter pilots and a commanding Cuban Air Force general in the murders of the four Brothers to the Rescue volunteers.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Brian Adams, 52, was indicted by a grand jury in southeast Georgia on charges of violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, making a false statement, two counts of tampering with evidence and two counts of violation of oath by a public officer.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
In addition to the almost 90 charges brought against Alex, he was also charged with murdering Maggie and Paul after a grand jury indictment in July 2022.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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NBC news, 17 May 2026
And a federal grand jury indicted two Cuban fighter pilots and a commanding Cuban Air Force general in the murders of the four Brothers to the Rescue volunteers.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Brian Adams, 52, was indicted by a grand jury in southeast Georgia on charges of violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, making a false statement, two counts of tampering with evidence and two counts of violation of oath by a public officer.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
In addition to the almost 90 charges brought against Alex, he was also charged with murdering Maggie and Paul after a grand jury indictment in July 2022.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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“Grand jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20jury. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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