probation
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She calls herself a “Jewish woman challenging the incumbent” and is centering her campaign on public safety, including law enforcement, fire and probation, emergency preparedness and confronting antisemitism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The telecoms billionaire will be freed on May 11 and will "need to comply with all conditions" until his probation ends, including wearing an electronic monitor, the department said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months probation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The offences were described as "despicable" by the probation service.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Before this case, the maximum punishment in Illinois for children younger than thirteen was probation and counseling.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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