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inmate

[in-meyt] / ˈɪnˌmeɪt /
NOUN
patient
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He said inmates reported that inmate group leaders were “always sending messages” up until election day, adding that they were too afraid to say much more.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Mattson is being held at the Sacramento County main jail with no bail and a court date set for May 5, according to inmate records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

According to department data, half of the 46 inmate deaths recorded in 2025 were listed as natural.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Ortiz was arraigned on Tuesday and is being held in a Los Angeles jail on bail of over $1.8 million, according to county inmate records and prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Before our shift the next day, the training officer underscored the seriousness of what had happened and said that the injured inmate was very likely to sue the Department.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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