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inmate

[in-meyt] / ˈɪnˌmeɪt /
NOUN
patient
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In Naiguata, a small coastal town famous for its traditional "dancing devils" festival, Cesar Rendon, 49, a former inmate who lived in the town's halfway house, confides that he "unburdened himself" with Apostol.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Put simply, a habeas corpus petition is a written request from an inmate to a court challenging the lawfulness of their government detention.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

Officials have decontaminated the facility’s inmate housing as a precaution and medical staff are monitoring prisoners and staff for possible symptoms, The Mercury News reported.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

A two-year-old boy's adoption has been overturned after his adoptive mother failed to disclose she was in a relationship with an inmate at the prison where she worked.

From BBC May 11, 2026

A jury-rigged burner and pot also looked inspired by, if not commandeered from, inmate facilities.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines when he watched England succumb to Argentina with inmates at the city's notorious Rikers Island jail.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

While Max spent 17 years in prison, Anna built a reputation for freeing wrongfully convicted inmates, while Tom went to work for a fancy law firm.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Prisons commissioner media spokesman AC Gajanayake said steps had been taken to transfer inmates to other prisons.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Lawmakers plainly intended to let inmates sue for damages when correctional officers infringe on their religious liberty.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Down a dogleg corridor from the SHU was the State Shop, where inmates on their way in or out of the prison were processed and given clothes and bedding.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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