Copper went into new case to make a charge (6)

I believe the answer is:

accuse

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'a charge' is the definition.
(charge in court)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for accuse that I've seen before include "Blame for a crime" , "Charge with a crime" , "Put on trial" , "Charge with wrong-doing" , "make charges" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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