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What document charges the defendent with a crime

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Indictment

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Indictment – An indictment is a formal document issued by a Grand Jury, charging the Defendant of committing a crime(s). The U.S. Attorney or an Assistant U.S. Attorney appears before a Grand Jury and presents evidence to show a person has committed a crime and that they should be formally charged for it.

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