indict

Example Sentences

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The grand jury, in fact, had declined to indict Perkins.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Grand juries repeatedly have refused to indict the defendants.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Police in the town investigated the 23-year-old's death as possible manslaughter but no criminal case was brought against Kris Harrison after a grand jury in Collin County declined to indict him.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The Justice Department then attempted to indict her for a third time — and the second time in one week — but they failed again.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

It was unheard of to indict someone for perjury without any investigation or compelling evidence to establish that a false statement had been made.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson