custody
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He has spent much of his time in custody helping other prisoners with their legal needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
“He made so many turns… We were notified at about 9:58 p.m., and we got the driver into custody at 10:36 p.m.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
She has been denied bail, so she’s been held in custody since 2023 at the Tewksbury State Hospital.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
ICE agents then deployed tear gas into the home and took the men and their partners into custody, according to the documents and other court records.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
“No one knows. Or...well, I guess people know, they just don’t say. The rumors about him are pretty incredible, though. The PSFs gave him that nickname because he—supposedly—escaped their custody a good four times.”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.
From Reuters ● Apr. 19, 2023
It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.
From Captivity by M. Leonora Eyles
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