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to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
—usually used as (be) arraigned
He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.
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Recent Examples of arraigned
On Monday, he was charged with first-degree murder and arson in the attack, which officials said was random, and was arraigned on Tuesday.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
He was held on a $135,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned later in the day in New Britain Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on two counts of stalking, one count of murder through use of a firearm and a firearms offense.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Following his arrest, Bellamy was held on a $250,000 bond and was scheduled to be arraigned in New Haven Superior Court on Friday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
He was arraigned Monday in a hearing presided over by Judge Gregory Carro.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arraigned on 11 state criminal charges, including one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder, one as an act of terrorism.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione, 26, was arraigned on 11 state charges, including murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, and multiple weapons charges.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Both women were arraigned Monday in Warren District Court before visiting Judge David Draper.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
He was held on a $135,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned later in the day in New Britain Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on two counts of stalking, one count of murder through use of a firearm and a firearms offense.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Following his arrest, Bellamy was held on a $250,000 bond and was scheduled to be arraigned in New Haven Superior Court on Friday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
He was arraigned Monday in a hearing presided over by Judge Gregory Carro.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arraigned on 11 state criminal charges, including one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder, one as an act of terrorism.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione, 26, was arraigned on 11 state charges, including murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism, and multiple weapons charges.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Both women were arraigned Monday in Warren District Court before visiting Judge David Draper.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arraigned
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Smith has not been accused of any war crimes.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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His former chief advisor is accused by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and city Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber of engaging in a pay-to-play scheme to enrich herself and her son.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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He was later indicted on federal misdemeanor charges in connection with the riot.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Three former deputies are indicted in connection with the death of a man restrained in a Virginia jail, authorities said.Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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The uncles sat in a semi-circle behind me, some in recliners, some in parlor furniture and maybe one or two on kitchen chairs summoned for the purpose.Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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Queens District Attorney's Office The men were arrested and charged in August and September 1991, the DA's office said.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness in New Jersey, according to the Edgewater Police Department.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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