in solitary
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Lindsay spent an initial 57 days of detention in solitary confinement in the city of Kerman.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Joseph replied, “I am currently in solitary but they got me a bible so i have been able to stay encouraged. Thanks for the encouraging message! it means a lot!”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Lai’s lawyers say he has several chronic health conditions and suffers from being in solitary confinement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Lai was kept in solitary confinement at his own request to avoid harassment, prosecutors said.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
After seven months in prison, a lot of that time in solitary, the over-load was too much.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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