under indictment
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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
Senator Bob Menendez is under indictment for bribery and Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is under indictment for bribery, money laundering and unlawful foreign influence.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2024
In March 2021, Netanyahu was reelected while under indictment and his party won the most seats in parliament.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 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
