in jail

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Taylor Grundy, 22, of Gosport, was handed two and a half years in jail.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He remains in jail and his case is next expected to be dealt with in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

"I know he's in jail but these women have to give their side of the story, what happened to them as well and maybe we'll get a bit of justice."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"The superintendent was fired," she tells me, "and we will be working to free more women and to make sure life will be better for those who remain in jail."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman