jailed

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They were jailed for 45 days, and by the time they were released, Daraa had weekly demonstrations that soon spread to the rest of the country.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Many held placards reading: "We are Europe" and portraits of jailed former president Mikheil Saakashvili, who pushed for close ties with the West while in office.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry was jailed for two years after being convicted of embezzling £25,000 from Women for Independence and the Glasgow Regional Association.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Istanbul's jailed and suspended mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, posted a message on social media calling on Turks to "stand together for their country".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Suspected of disloyalty to the Union, federal forces arrested and jailed him for months at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson