leg irons
Example Sentences
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The teen, from Honduras and identified only as "Henry," was taken away from his foster family in Pensacola, Florida, "in handcuffs and leg irons," the Miami Herald reported.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 23, was led into court wearing handcuffs, leg irons and a striped jail jumpsuit.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022
Mr. Navarro claims he was strip-searched, placed in leg irons “for several hours,” denied a request for water and not provided food.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
Outside court, Mr Navarro protested that he had been placed in handcuffs and leg irons during his arrest, reports Fox News.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022
I'd tried everything except leg irons, but nothing could bring the two sides together.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
