jury indictment
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A formal accusation of a crime made by a grand jury.
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- The grand jury's indictment was a shock to the community.
- A jury indictment can lead to a formal trial in court.
- The prosecutor sought a jury indictment for organized crime activities.
- After reviewing the evidence, the jury returned an indictment.
- The defense team challenged the validity of the jury indictment.
- It requires a unanimous vote for a jury indictment in some jurisdictions.
- The legal process begins with a jury indictment in serious cases.
- The recent jury indictment has garnered significant media attention.
- He faced a federal jury indictment on multiple counts.
- The decision for a jury indictment is often made behind closed doors.