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bail

[bayl] / beɪl /


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He is being held in the county’s West Valley jail in Rancho Cucamonga while bail has been set at $250,000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The dispositions of each case, along with bail recommendations, would be reported to legislative leaders.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Deputy District Judge Julia Baggs agreed to an application by the prosecution for a warrant to be issued, "not backed by bail".

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

This is the first time that anyone has been charged over the incident at RAF Fairford, after police arrested seven suspects in the days afterwards, before releasing them on bail.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

They may also be held in detention for a minor offense, without bail, for months or more during investigation and legal proceedings.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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