sentenced
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District Judge Jesse Furman on Wednesday sentenced Castillero to 11 years in prison, while Martinsen got 10 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Francisco Izayas Castillo, 42, of Morgan Hill was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in jail after he was convicted of a misdemeanor in March for his role in the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
A former British soldier sentenced to 15 years in a maximum-security Russian prison colony has told the BBC he feels abandoned by the UK government.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
However, Littlejohn pleaded guilty three years ago and the Biden Justice Department sentenced him to five years in prison.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Disobeying an order meant Kelley could be court-martialed: tried before a military court, and sentenced if found guilty.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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