A "federal indictment" is when the government formally accuses someone of committing a crime at the national level. It means that the person will be taken to court and could potentially face serious penalties if found guilty. Full definition
Later — after his own unsuccessful fight for justice — he set out to help others who, one day, may find themselves facing federal indictment. (lawsitesblog.com)
«The person holding the awesome power to decide whether people go to jail or not can not effectively serve under federal indictment for corruption,» Bellone said in a statement. (newsday.com)
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, his wife, Linda, and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto were arrested Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in connection with a 13 - count federal indictment on charges including conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and honest services fraud, according to sources familiar with the case. (newsday.com)