imprisoned

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Satirists can be censored, silenced, imprisoned, attacked and cancelled.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran have claimed that contact has been cut off for more than a week, leaving them "gravely concerned" for their wellbeing.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The thriller stars Sam Worthington as David Burroughs, an imprisoned father wrongfully convicted of murdering his son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Boulder County District Court Chief Judge Nancy Salomone told Soliman he will be imprisoned for life, without the possibility of parole.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

As a badge of honor, formerly imprisoned suffragists were given a “Jailed for Freedom” pin.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler