in jail

Example Sentences

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Nikolau and Beerkus were arrested, held overnight in jail, charged with multiple crimes — and deemed “dingbat daredevils” by the New York Post.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

The lower court also sentenced Le Pen to four years in jail, with two suspended.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Jackson must serve 90 days in jail, spend two years on formal probation and pay $81,000 in restitution to Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 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

While King and Abernathy sat in jail, the city’s students were out in the streets protesting their arrests.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman