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held for questioning



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U.S. officials would not say — or do not know — whether he was formally arrested or just held for questioning.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

An additional 1,409 detainees are being held for questioning, have been charged and are awaiting trial, or are currently being tried.

From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Four of those held for questioning in recent days are believed to have been from a Protestant background.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023

A spokesperson for the prosecutor said a member of the European Parliament had been held for questioning and was still in custody on Friday evening, without giving further details.

From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2022

Achebe, Carroll, and Knox were all being held for questioning.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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