custody

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Yoon has been in custody for months while several criminal trials take place.

From Barron's

The demonstrations are smaller than the last major incident in 2022, triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.

From Barron's

The demonstrations are smaller than the last major outbreak of unrest in 2022, triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.

From Barron's

The Department of Child and Family Services took temporary custody of the child, while the dog was collected by Los Angeles Animal Services.

From Los Angeles Times

The strike comes as Venezuelan authorities have increased the number of U.S. citizens detained in their custody, the New York Times first reported on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times