bill of indictment
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At the request of the prosecution, a second charge of causing her death by careless driving was added to the bill of indictment, which he pleaded guilty to.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis wrote an internal message Monday informing the department that the grand jury did not return a true bill of indictment in Shifflett’s case.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023
In New York state, a grand jury returns a true bill of indictment if a bare majority — 12 of the 23 sitting jurors — believes there’s enough evidence to proceed to a criminal trial.
From The Verge • Mar. 13, 2019
Nearly every detail of that bill of indictment could apply to Michigan State.
From New York Times • May 30, 2018
After the Grand Jury had returned the bill of indictment for murder, the Clerk of Arraignment said: "William Kidd, hold up thy hand."
From The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day by Paine, Ralph Delahaye
