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bail

[beyl] / beɪl /


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Both men were denied bail by the judge and remanded in custody while the investigation continues.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

In the November bail hearing, a prosecutor referenced Lopez and Diaz meeting up with “another man” at the warehouse where police believe the killing occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Taylor and Ivy were initially being held in lieu of $250,000 bail each.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

In addition to Jin’s traveling to the U.S., nine others from the church have been released on bail in recent weeks, according to Jin’s family and ChinaAid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

“When it’s time to bail, there are nontraditional routes that most people don’t know. They won’t be gridlocked like the freeways.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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