bail
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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Caroline Lugo instead ordered them held in lieu of $20 million bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
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
He posted $2-million bail after a few days in custody and was released with GPS monitoring, enabling him to resume a semi-normal life with his family as criminal proceedings dragged on for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Seven men have been taken in for questioning in relation to the incident and subsequently released on bail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 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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