jail cell

Example Sentences

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She referenced recorded statements allegedly made by another defendant, Jose Jonathan Castillo, inside his jail cell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”

From Salon • May 14, 2026

This was the reality under Mr. Maduro, who is now in a Brooklyn jail cell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

None has been charged with crimes related to Epstein, who died by suicide in his jail cell about a month after he was charged.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

“Yeah,” another chimes in, “what’s the inside of a jail cell look like? Is it like on TV? Is the toilet just, like, sitting there, where everyone can see?”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz