arrest
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The actor was released from jail shortly after his arrest and posted $100,000 in bond.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
After Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, a statement from the King said: "The law must take its course."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Felix assumed—or hoped—Benji was under some kind of house arrest.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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