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bail

[bayl] / beɪl /


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At the end of the five-day remand period, they could have their detention extended, be granted bail or be released.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The bail amount for the charges filed is $52,000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Li fled to Mexico and then China to avoid arrest, and Xuan and Zhang are accused of helping her, according to a criminal complaint and the prosecutors’ bail deviation motion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who is Kinahan's solicitor, appeared in court on Monday where he confirmed an application will be made for bail.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The money he had saved in the bank was spent for bail and fines.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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