in custody
Example Sentences
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After two days in custody in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, the 67-year-old singer and actor went before a panel of four judges on Wednesday evening.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
While some of the immigrant workers detained that day are now free, Lucha Zapoteca and its members say they are going to continue to advocate for those who remain in custody.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
A 41 year-old man named as Jérome B. has been in custody since Monday.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Abdel-Qawi, the school principal, had concluded the letter he read over the loudspeaker by reminding students to “show our student, currently in custody, compassion and tolerance.”
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
