in jail

Example Sentences

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He is set to be sentenced on Sept. 1 and faces up to 10 years in jail, the Justice Department said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In an unlikely turnabout, Murdaugh—who is still expected to spend the rest of his life in jail on fraud charges—sued her in recent days for violating his civil rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Francisco Izayas Castillo, 42, of Morgan Hill was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in jail after he was convicted of a misdemeanor in March for his role in the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“The website hasn’t been updated recently. She’s not in jail anymore.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko