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 hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying and consulting firm that worked for a major oil and gas company in Texas, according to an indictment the Justice Department filed in the UK as part of its extradition request.
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Michael Copley
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Russell Newlove, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Cooper’s Oscar-winning performance, which doubled as an indictment of the Hollywood blacklist, stands alongside more contemporary action stars as a truly electrifying big-screen achievement.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
The Department of Justice obtained an indictment against Mangione in the Southern District of New York.
—Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2022, in an indictment of a second group of MS-13 leaders, the D.O.J. expanded on the allegation.
—Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Michael Copley
,
Russell Newlove, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Cooper’s Oscar-winning performance, which doubled as an indictment of the Hollywood blacklist, stands alongside more contemporary action stars as a truly electrifying big-screen achievement.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
The Department of Justice obtained an indictment against Mangione in the Southern District of New York.
—Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2022, in an indictment of a second group of MS-13 leaders, the D.O.J. expanded on the allegation.
—Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
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Indoor skydiving facilities have gained in popularity over the last 20 years, with the official count now standing at over 200 wind tunnels worldwide.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Holmes, 41, was sentenced in January 2023 to 11 years and 3 months in prison after being found guilty of four counts of wire fraud in January 2022.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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On April 30, a 2020 petition to a Maryland court was released by DHS depicting more allegations of violence against Abrego Garcia.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Harvard University is also under investigation by the Trump Administration over pro-Palestinian campus protests and allegations of anti-semitism on campus.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
2 May 2025
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The negligent homicide charge stems from the death of Ryleigh Collins, who was unrestrained in the vehicle during the December crash and subsequently died at the scene.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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On Tuesday before the opening of the market, Under Armour reported an operating loss of $72 million and an adjusted operating loss of $36 million after transformation expenses, restructuring charges and litigation settlement expenses in the fourth quarter ended March 31.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Pakistan denied Indian accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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But as of Saturday night in India, hours after the cease-fire deal was confirmed, there have been accusations that the agreement is not being entirely upheld.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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