sentence

Gaines said in an interview that his sentence about “traditional style” has been misunderstood, and he rejects the claims of cultural insensitivity that have been leveled against him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

She believes this means they would only have to serve "50% instead of two thirds of the sentence", under the terms of the Sentencing Act, which was passed in January.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Wiebe said Nygard, who is serving his prison sentence in Ontario, declined to comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

If an MP receives a custodial sentence of less than a year a "recall petition" is triggered in their constituency.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Aunt Goldie interrupted every other sentence with “I declare!” or “Bless my stars!” and a few “Glory, hallelujahs!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

Of the Operation Portaledge cases which have come to court, several have resulted in lengthy jail sentences.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

She added there was always more action to be taken to protect victims, and wants to see robust sentences for convicted perpetrators.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Juries deliberated and judges delivered sentences, some of which were commuted by the state’s governors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Although no criminal complaints have as yet been made in Morocco, the courts there impose heavier sentences in such crimes when they are committed by a person in a position of authority, according to Debbache.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

She sobs when the judge sentences The Taker—Daniel Wainwright—to two consecutive life sentences.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

She has been sentenced to three years in Orange County jail, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

In December, a court in the US also sentenced Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian ringleader of nationwide bank fraud and money-laundering conspiracies, to 20 years in prison for laundering over $2m.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The judge told Bartlett, of Axminster in Devon, to expect to be given life in prison when he is sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 24 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Breyer sentenced him to two years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

"Of course it's no game! Every day the newspaper tells us about people who are sentenced to death or prison for breaking the Radio Law when all they want is the truth. This is serious."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Chen could face a maximum of 24 years in prison at a sentencing hearing next month, according to her plea agreement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Ofsted's chief inspector said he has increased the size of the team investigating the use of illegal placements and three prosecutions are ongoing, with one awaiting sentencing.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

During a sentencing hearing in federal court on Wednesday, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

And if a lower-court ruling locking someone away was inaccurate or unfair, so too should the First Step Act allow appeal and a new sentencing.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

In fact, under the federal sentencing guidelines, providing “substantial assistance” is often the only way defendants can hope to obtain a sentence below the mandatory minimum.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander