custody
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A large group of people had gathered as part of the custody swap, according to Covina police, who said that an early investigation showed the exchange devolved into an argument between two males.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The 14-year-old suspect had earlier been detained under the Mental Health Act before being released to police custody, Greater Manchester Police said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
At least four people were taken into custody Wednesday night.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Seven months after the payout was announced, the D.A.’s office opened a probe, spurred by claims that some plaintiffs made up stories of abuse and were never in county custody.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Mia was right: by the time the custody hearing began, there had been a series of news stories—in print and on television—on Bebe Chow and her fitness to be a mother.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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