face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
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The suspects could face charges for criminal mischief and felony theft valued at $1 million or more, according to authorities. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 19 June 2025 The individuals face charges including felony criminal mischief, resisting arrest, and additional offenses. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025 Authorities then arrested the suspect, who is expected to face charges related to felony pursuit, domestic violence and being a parolee at large, Gamble said. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025 Brown and her two adult daughters face charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud used to falsely obtain pandemic relief loans, according to an indictment in federal district court and a Thursday news release from Charlotte’s U.S. attorney. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for face charges

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“Face charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20charges. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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