behind bars
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Though Brand will soon be behind bars, accusations against the actor remain in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Louis Lee, a friend of the activist, said Wong remained "energetic" behind bars but was sometimes "worried and nervous" about the sentencing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Human rights groups and legal experts have also raised concerns about delays in investigations and trials that lead to people languishing for years behind bars.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Imprisoned “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson on Tuesday suffered a legal blow that ensures he will remain behind bars for at least another decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
He knows life is too short to sweet to spend behind bars ever again.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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