prison

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But at 17, his father, a professor, was sent to prison for writing that religion and government should be separate, Shahabi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Pelosi also raised a concern echoed by other San Francisco politicians, that turning Alcatraz back into a functioning prison would mean the loss of an iconic landmark.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The prison was closed in 1963 after becoming too costly to run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The defendants, who are yet to enter their pleas, could face life in prison if convicted.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Ahead of us a prison trustee was unlocking the door to a cell.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom