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
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
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
