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bail

[beyl] / beɪl /


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At earlier hearings, it was revealed that Dedic had been accidentally set free from prison after a court official mixed up digital case files and mistakenly recorded that he had been granted bail.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries, while a man aged 24, and a woman, 25, have been released with no further action.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Blessing is being held without bail after prosecutors argued that he continues to be a danger to the community, according to reporting from KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The 31-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“She better be. Sparrow, I’m serious. If you’re going to camp, you’re staying there. You’ve got to figure out how to beat this thing. I can’t bail you out. Got it?”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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