in custody

Example Sentences

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He had been remanded in custody between charge and the beginning of the trial, South Yorkshire Police said, but his defence team's application for bail was then granted by the court.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

Cherie recalls that they were in custody for a time and then one by one they went their separate ways.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater