under indictment
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Wiederhorn was also under indictment on a gun charge, which prosecutors moved to dismiss as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 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
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 is now under indictment on dozens of charges related to alleged mishandling and retention of classified documents.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 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
