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

The doctor, later identified by Vice as Alfredo Balli Treviño, was not an employee, but an inmate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The inmate then can be released if the parole board determines they do not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The inmate was a young black guy named Hans Toussaint.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover