in jail

Example Sentences

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He remains in jail and his case is next expected to be dealt with in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It now regularly publicizes cases, including two passengers sentenced to 10 months in jail last month in Toulouse, France, where an Ibiza-bound flight was diverted after they caused a disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I know he's in jail but these women have to give their side of the story, what happened to them as well and maybe we'll get a bit of justice."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency says it has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in jail on corruption charges.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Numerous states now have some type of mandatory sentencing for this offense—typically two days in jail for a first offense and two to ten days for a second offense.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander