jail cell
Example Sentences
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“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
The cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, briefly shared a Manhattan jail cell with Epstein.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 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
