in jail

Example Sentences

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She is being held in jail on a $2 million bond after a grand-jury indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

In 1992 I spent the holiday in jail trying to protect a confidential source.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

But she has remained behind in jail since, spending two periods in an open prison before being returned to higher-security jails because of concerns about her behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Arnold, 23, turned himself over to authorities last week and remained in jail on Monday when a judge set a $1 million bond for him, denying a prosecution request he be held without bond.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He wondered if Ellsberg might be expecting to spend some time in jail.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin