grand jury
noun
: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried
grand juror
noun
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The deal gained intense scrutiny years later after the Miami Herald uncovered details about the crime – so concerning that Florida lawmakers years later passed a bill that allows for the release of secret grand jury files in certain cases.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The grand jury indictment means the criminal case against the Rakelas skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves straight to trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Moore was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2023, and his trial had begun earlier this month.
—USA Today, 13 July 2025
Corpus is scheduled to appear in court July 15 to respond to the civil grand jury accusation, which could result in her removal if convicted.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The grand jury indictment means the criminal case against the Rakelas skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves straight to trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Moore was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2023, and his trial had begun earlier this month.
—USA Today, 13 July 2025
Corpus is scheduled to appear in court July 15 to respond to the civil grand jury accusation, which could result in her removal if convicted.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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“Grand jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20jury. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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