jail

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Prosecutors want Abalos to serve 24 years in jail.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Thoreau spent a night in jail for refusing to pay a poll tax, objecting to slavery and the Mexican War.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Daedone spends hours meditating in jail each day, and teaches meditation to her fellow inmates, Bonjean said in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

As for the public, the sentiment among most people was: “What are they going to do, throw him in jail for ten years for moving wooden pieces across a chessboard?”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady