arrest
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A special anti-graft court ordered his arrest Monday, days after Estrada, son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, was charged with plunder, defined in the Philippines as large-scale corruption.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Natali Ray’s children say they learned of their mom’s November 19 arrest at L’Auberge Provençale when a Virginia public defender called.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Bill Essayli touted the arrest of Michael Angel Alvarez on social media, noting that he had previously been convicted of committing a murder as a member of the gang.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Her arrest follows the return to Australia this month of a number of women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
He was somewhat skeptical, however, and wrote apprehensively to his friend Miyoko Watai in Japan: “I think the Hungarians may arrest me as soon as I cross the border. ”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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