jailed

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Kellen has been described as an "assistant" to Epstein and was named as a possible "co-conspirator" when he made a plea deal before being jailed.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanchez, a 57-year-old congressman draws on the rural background of his mentor, former president Pedro Castillo, a schoolteacher jailed after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The foundation of Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Iranian Nobel peace prize winner, praised Satrapi as "a fearless voice for feminism, human rights, and freedom".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The 23-year-old was jailed for life on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"I am very important and have immunity from being jailed by the queen's court. I can risk it."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton