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bail

[beyl] / beɪl /


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Bail was set at $35,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court on April 13.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Bail was refused and he was remanded into custody to appear again on 24 April via videolink.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Bail was set at $4 million, online records said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Bail, though, didn’t originate as a smart incentive structure to ensure court appearances.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2025

Bail was set at $759.50, and Luma was escorted into a holding cell with a group of women who looked no happier to be there than she was.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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