ligature

Example Sentences

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On July 3, Clinard was found dead in his cell with a ligature around his neck.

From Seattle Times

"They beat the ligature with a stick. As a result, he experiences weakness, a partial paralysis, in both hands. He did not receive medical treatment in detention."

From Salon

The 11-year-old had ligature marks around his neck and petechiae in his eyes, the charges say.

From Seattle Times

Another challenge in collecting data: Many of these deaths are misclassified as suicide because the subjects are found with a ligature, Rogg said.

From Fox News

“She had blunt force trauma to the head as well as strangulation by ligature — it was a belt,” sheriff’s Det.

From Seattle Times