bail
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The 31-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The bail ruling arrives at a moment when many of the state’s most significant criminal justice reforms have already been rolled back.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier cancelled her anticipatory bail, finding that a trial court had ignored key evidence and witness testimony.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero wrote in the unanimous decision that “unless there is a valid basis for detention,” judges must “set bail at a level the arrestee can reasonably afford.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
There’s no bail for juvenile offenders—it’s up to the judge to decide whether to let you go home or keep you in custody.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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