bring charges

idiom

: to formally accuse someone of a crime
After completing a full investigation of the vandalism, they did not have enough evidence to bring charges.

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The State Attorney’s Office declined to bring charges against Espinoza. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025 In the ensuing months, the police declined to bring charges against Mr. Lee and removed his photograph from their social media accounts. Liam Stack, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025 Rhodes added that when prosecutors decided not to bring charges, The Star promptly reported on the decision. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025 The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office declined to bring charges after speaking with CMPD detectives, the department said. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring charges

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“Bring charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20charges. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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