bail
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His mother, Lisa Petrie, has called for tougher bail restrictions for those accused of inflicting serious injuries with knives.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
A 16-year-old girl from the city, also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, has been released on conditional police bail pending further inquiries.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Gray said bail conditions were under "constant review" but added it was ultimately up to individual courts to implement them.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In practice, reformers say, bail amounts have largely been set by vibes, with judges given broad leeway to use discretion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“She better be. Sparrow, I’m serious. If you’re going to camp, you’re staying there. You’ve got to figure out how to beat this thing. I can’t bail you out. Got it?”
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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