behind bars

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Through restorative justice, her mum Danielle O'Halloran met Roberts behind bars, seeking closure, answers and a way to live as a mother "who isn't just here to survive".

From BBC

In November 1978, Tejero had been linked to another failed bid to overthrow the government, known as Operation Galaxy, for which he was sentenced to seven months behind bars.

From Barron's

Some of the appellants have already spent nearly five years behind bars.

From Barron's

He served 20 days in jail in that case late last year, making him the first post-war French leader to serve time behind bars, before his release pending appeal.

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Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law Thursday, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may be soon released.

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