in prison

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors asked for a 30-year sentence, but federal Judge Deborah Boardman sentenced the attacker to eight years in prison, about what the defense sought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Quinn did not react as he was given a 24-year sentence, comprising of 21 years in prison with an extended licence period of three years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

CNN said Bolton will plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information, which carries a sentence of up to 60 months in prison.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Though I'd feel sad that you’ve been in prison all this time for no reason.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks