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prison

[priz-uhn] / ˈprɪz ən /


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Beqa T., 49, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison in Estonia.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

She waived her right to anonymity and said she was "furious" that Phillips would not face prison.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Panish played prison phone recordings that suggested they were seeking to shift assets to their son and daughter and shelter them from the Iskanders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They face up to 10 years in prison.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The car drove directly to the Lubyanka prison.

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




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