face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime

Will she face charges?

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In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions. —

Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025 That position would give him the authority to make decisions not only about who should face charges, but also about issues of internal department discipline, assignments and termination. —

Alan Feuer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025 Regardless of the posts online, NBC KPRC has reported that the police are looking into extraditing him to the United States to face charges. —

Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Randall, Brainard, 18-year-old Isabella Trudeau and 18-year-old Joaquin Smith face charges of kidnapping and conspiracy, WCVB reported. —

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