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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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He told police after his arrest in March 2024 that the allegations were "unbelievable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Asked to comment by the BBC, Smethhurst confirmed his arrest and said the allegations against him had been "an absolute load of rubbish".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The neighborhood, described as the heart of immigrant Los Angeles, also has been the target of raids by federal immigration agents seeking to arrest residents without documentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Maggie was in England visiting friends when she read of Kate’s arrest.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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