in custody

Example Sentences

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While some of the immigrant workers detained that day are now free, Lucha Zapoteca and its members say they are going to continue to advocate for those who remain in custody.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

All six have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court later.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Within 24 hours the Federal Bureau of Investigation had Mr. Scelfo in custody thanks to facial recognition technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Back in December, 41 year-old Jean Wilson Brutus, who was originally from Haiti, died the first day he was in custody.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I reach into my back pocket automatically, but then I remember my phone is in custody.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli