arrest
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The footage showed officers turning him on to his side, handcuffing his hands behind his back and telling him he was under arrest.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
A Facebook account under the name Tom McGregor showed photos of Pauken and his family visiting Washington in February shortly before his arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Customs and Border Protection agents as he attempted to board an international flight last October, apparently unaware there was a warrant out for his arrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The arrest of a government minister for abuse of office in connection with the project eventually prompted Kushner to withdraw earlier this year.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Finally, another official appeared and showed Bobby an arrest warrant, stating that he was traveling on an invalid passport and that he was under arrest.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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