English Idiom: Under a cloud (of suspicion) (Meaning & Examples)

Under a Cloud (of Suspicion).

Idiom Meaning: Fig. suspected of something.

Idiom Example:
Someone stole some money at work, and now everyone is under a cloud of suspicion.

Another Example from the News:

Seat of justice under a cloud
MANGALORE: Legal luminaries describe Dharmasthala as an alternative seat of justice for the simple reason that litigants who come with their complaints abide by the divine verdict dispensed here and treat it on a par with normal court orders. Yet, for the first time in recent memory, this seat and those associated with it are under a cloud following the rape and murder of a PUC student.

While teenager Nirmala (name changed) was found dead in mysterious circumstances at Ujire, it triggered murmurs and muted protests. All this changed when a Kannada newschannelwent public with allegations last week that she was allegedly raped and murdered by persons related and close to the Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala D Veerendra Heggade. Read the full news at: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-17/bangalore/43143082_1_cid-dharmadhikari-heggade

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  1. Seat of justice under a cloud
    MANGALORE: Legal luminaries describe Dharmasthala as an alternative seat of justice for the simple reason that litigants who come with their complaints abide by the divine verdict dispensed here and treat it on a par with normal court orders. Yet, for the first time in recent memory, this seat and those associated with it are under a cloud following the rape and murder of a PUC student.

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