custody
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Iza, who has been in federal custody since September 2024, has pleaded guilty to a slew of charges in California and Connecticut and awaits sentencing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The court heard that Zambada suffered from several health conditions and would need treatment in custody, with Judge Cogan describing him as "drifting towards cognitively impaired."
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Judge Nigel Lickley KC set a plea hearing for 1 October and James was remanded into custody.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The New York Post had established a chain of custody for the laptop data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Apparently, the police had a suspect in custody, but Mrs. Holman, the loving wife, was the impatient type.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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 Eyles, M. Leonora
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