arrest

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The cause of death, the brother-in-law was told, was cardiac arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The suit says that Cowser was never told she was under arrest or given any commands to comply when being placed in handcuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Footage of the arrest was released by the Carabinieri, showing heavily armed officers entering the villa.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A source close to the family told People that Kendra Duggar’s arrest was the result of a home inspection where locks were found “on the exterior of the doors. “

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She and her husband had managed to get their two small children to friends before their arrest, but she worried aloud all day about them and about Mr. Floor, who had tuberculosis.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom