grand jurors
They issue indictments
Grand jurors are members of a grand jury—a panel that reviews evidence to determine whether criminal charges should be brought.
Unlike trial jurors who decide guilt, grand jurors decide only if there's enough evidence to indict: The grand jurors voted to bring charges against the former executive.
Grand jury proceedings are secret, and grand jurors are sworn to confidentiality.
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- forepersonJury's elected spokesperson
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- sworn testimonyOath-bound legal statement
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Lawyers representing accused individuals
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Lawyers representing the state
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