What Is an Indictment? Here’s How They Work in the U.S. Legal System
New York Times
Unlike a criminal trial, where a jury has to reach a unanimous verdict, a grand jury can issue an indictment with a simple majority. Grand jurors hear evidence and testimony only from prosecutors and the witnesses that they choose to present.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/politics/what-does-indictment-mean.html