jailed

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County custody on June 2, and she remains jailed in lieu of $2 million as the case proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

A California man who swapped a library's 17th century Chinese manuscript for a fake was jailed for a year on Wednesday after admitting to stealing a major artwork.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Cottrell pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the United States in 2017 and was jailed for eight months, according to British media.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Forty government officials and members of Nixon’s administration were indicted or jailed in connection with Watergate, and 48 individuals were ultimately convicted of crimes.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

“I want the Thieves Quarter emptied and every villain jailed until I am safely on my honeymoon.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman