prison

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His predecessor, Pope Francis, made a point of washing the feet of prison inmates to emphasize his status as a servant of the church for all people, even criminals.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Its leader, Jaggu Bhagwanpura, is in prison in India.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

He is serving a 10-year federal prison sentence and was ordered to pay $13m in restitution.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Seven defendants, including Maradona’s doctor and nurses and a psychiatrist, face as many as 25 years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Seidel’s mother was finally out of prison in the East.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin