freed

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Repeated attempts by his lawyers to secure his release failed until a district court said on Monday he should be freed from custody.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But a local group, the Borno South Youth Initiative, says it mediated the unconditional release, putting the number of those freed at 416.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Susanna ultimately is freed, not because she’s cured of the alienation she has always felt but because of an accepted marriage proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Lindberg spent about 21 months in prison on his original conviction on the bribery charges, before he was freed on appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Captain Smith is still in chains, though they have freed his wrists and only his ankles remain shackled.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone