in jail

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

If that case is the benchmark - with around a month in jail for every £1,000 embezzled - then Murrell could be behind bars for a very long time.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The Chinese businessman was sentenced to 46 months in jail and released in 2017 with time served.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

It later emerged that Davis had been in jail the night of the break-in.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin