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Law Practice

Apr. 29, 2016

Indictment? Inconceivable!

You keep using the word "indictment." I do not think it means what you think it means. By David Graulich

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By David Graulich

A memorable line from the movie "The Princess Bride" was delivered by a good guy, Montoya, to a bad guy, Vizzini:

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

Montoya was referring to the word "inconceivable." However, Montoya's wisdom applies equally to the word "indictment."

In the media, "indictment" implies that the accused has committed a serious offense. Otherwise, why wou...

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