community service

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Lawyers for the defendants declined to comment but in court referenced the men’s community service, according to local reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Jade Tubb, Nikolli's partner, of Walsall, also admitted conspiracy to possess criminal property and was handed a 12-month sentence, which was suspended for two years, and ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Another doctor, Mark Chavez, was ordered to be confined at home and told to do hundreds of hours of community service.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It continues to serve food to thousands during the holy months of Ramadan and Muharram, continuing a practice of community service.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Number one, I’m not taking your contest money. Number two, I already got it worked out. I’ll be doing community service until I’m an old man, but I don’t have to pay a thing.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn