in jail
Example Sentences
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“We firmly believe that an innocent man is in jail for a crime he did not commit,” Fishbein said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Hearn said he was placed in handcuffs and detained for about five hours in jail, and was not allowed to make a phone call.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
In April, Love missed a hearing in the case, citing a medical emergency, but the judge ordered the actor to surrender himself to serve 90 days in jail.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
He spent 18 months in jail before being released in 2019 on a $3-million bond, the Associated Press reported.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“The website hasn’t been updated recently. She’s not in jail anymore.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
