in custody

Example Sentences

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After two days in custody in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, the 67-year-old singer and actor went before a panel of four judges on Wednesday evening.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While some of the immigrant workers detained that day are now free, Lucha Zapoteca and its members say they are going to continue to advocate for those who remain in custody.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A 41 year-old man named as Jérome B. has been in custody since Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I guess a week or so in custody will do that to you.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak