prison

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He faces 20 years to life in state prison and is scheduled to appear at an April 27 sentencing hearing, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A group of military officers and men in business suits sat with the American prisoner at a long table in the KGB’s Lubyanka prison.

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