inmate

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Ortiz was arraigned on Tuesday and is being held in a Los Angeles jail on bail of over $1.8 million, according to county inmate records and prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

As he reflected on his encounter with Orme on his return to Wales, Williams said he would continue to write to the inmate, in spite of the criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Los Angeles County leaders are demanding the Sheriff’s Department ramp up safety measures within the jail system as inmate deaths continue to mount.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The newly pardoned inmate was escorted to the captain’s office, where he used the captain’s phone to talk to Smith, his fellow pardon recipient, according to a source familiar with the situation.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

A Code Blue would be called if, for example, the count came up an inmate short and finding him was the top priority.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover