under indictment
Example Sentences
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Mills told reporters Tuesday he has never sexually harassed his staff, that he’s not under indictment, and that “it was essentially just something where it was a bad breakup.”
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
He toyed with a career in politics, making an unsuccessful bid to become mayor of San Diego in 1984 against incumbent Roger Hedgecock, who was under indictment for perjury at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025
And, of course, any criminal defendant who’s under indictment, who has a serious motion to dismiss the charges wants to see that motion ruled on as quickly as possible.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023
He failed to win reelection in 2008 after his first term and was under indictment — accused of using his office for person gain — when voters returned him to office in 2012.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023
In my party work I met a Negro Communist, Ross, who was under indictment for “inciting to riot.”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
