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They imposed a minimum sentence for offenders, but no maximum or end date, with criminals having to serve the minimum term before being considered for release by the parole board.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

If convicted, he could have faced a life sentence.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Wayne’s last sentence refers to John Buccigross, Steve Levy and Linda Cohn, who along with Berry were the core of ESPN’s hockey coverage for decades, even when the network didn’t actually broadcast NHL games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

The court reinstated Gnanasara's sentence and ordered his return to prison.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Rania,” I start, but I do not complete the sentence.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

They were even more likely to be tricked when the AI recited sentences in Dundonian, suggesting that the more particular the accent, the more likely people are to assume the voice is human.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Commuting all death sentences to life in prison “would be the coup de grâce,” Farrell said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

All three sentences reflect, and reaffirm, Witkoff’s utter naivete.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

According to a 2025 Amnesty International report, there were 492 death sentences in the course of the year, 23 of whom were executed, external.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

They spoke quickly, in light tones that sounded like birds chattering, and they finished each other’s sentences like twin sisters would.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Ho, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to five years in prison.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

On Friday Chow Hang-tung was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison; Lee Cheuk-yan to seven years; and former Legislative councillor Albert Ho to five years and two months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Kenneth Iwamasa, who made $150,000 a year as a live-in assistant to Matthew Perry, is sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor’s death.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Lee and Chow, who pleaded not guilty, were sentenced to seven years and seven years and three months respectively, AFP journalists in court heard.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Ian's appointed lawyer encouraged him to plead guilty, assuring him that he would be sentenced to fifteen years in prison.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

After the sentencing, Smith said the attack had a huge impact on him and his life.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

She was told by the judge she must surrender her passport and would be monitored with an electronic tag until Monday, when she will be taken to prison ahead of her sentencing.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Williamson’s attorney McGregor Scott, asked the court to delay her Sept. 17 sentencing and seal documents related to her health condition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

I nodded feebly, my head cast down like a victim awaiting sentencing.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane