the accused
noun
: the person(s) charged with a crime
The accused was found not guilty.
All of he accused were found not guilty.
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Providing pastoral care and counseling to those affected by the crisis, including victims, congregants and even the accused, helps in healing and reconciliation.
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Joseph Marchelewski, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
IndyStar is not naming the accused because they have not been formally charged.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
Defense attorneys stressed Wednesday the agreement would have committed the accused to answer any lingering questions about the attack from family members of victims and others.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Aug. 2024
The plea agreement was negotiated between the accused and their attorneys and the Convening Authority for Military Commissions, Susan Escallier.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Joseph Marchelewski, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
IndyStar is not naming the accused because they have not been formally charged.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
Defense attorneys stressed Wednesday the agreement would have committed the accused to answer any lingering questions about the attack from family members of victims and others.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Aug. 2024
The plea agreement was negotiated between the accused and their attorneys and the Convening Authority for Military Commissions, Susan Escallier.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
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“The accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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