as in count
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 indictment
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lusk’s brother sued the department two months prior to the indictment, after MPD seized property during the investigation.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
After the officers found the man again, Officer Rosenbloom got out of the patrol car and started a foot chase, according to the indictment.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lusk’s brother sued the department two months prior to the indictment, after MPD seized property during the investigation.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
After the officers found the man again, Officer Rosenbloom got out of the patrol car and started a foot chase, according to the indictment.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
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Gibbs was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, one felony count of torture and one felony count of child abuse.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, careless operation and open container, police said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The abuse allegations were reported to local law enforcement, said Lauren Fisher Flores, the lawyer representing the girl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investigators at first made no mention of Steven White's murder allegation, instead treating the interview as part of the burglary investigation, asking Marsha what was missing.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The handlebar attaches to the scale with a retractable thermoplastic polyurethane cord and features a USB-C port on top for charging the scale's 1,000 mAh battery, which promises five months of power between charges.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Making an actual charge is another as Saturday showed with several players getting close to Coughlin, but failing to make up the difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nacua’s attorney denies the accusations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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