under indictment
Example Sentences
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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
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, currently under indictment himself, tweeted, “The hateful words that were used by some at today’s rally at Madison Square Garden were completely unacceptable.”
From Slate • Oct. 28, 2024
"Testifying would be a huge risk when he is under indictment in four different jurisdictions," Rahmani continued.
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2023
One of the most recent presidential candidates to run while under indictment was Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas, who sought the Republican nomination in the 2016 election.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 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
