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

Joseph Hovey, the master, was discharged, the grand jury refusing to find a bill of indictment against him.

From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.