leg irons
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The teen, from Honduras and identified only as "Henry," was taken away from his foster family in Pensacola, Florida, "in handcuffs and leg irons," the Miami Herald reported.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 23, was led into court wearing handcuffs, leg irons and a striped jail jumpsuit.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022
After being released, Mr. Woodfox had to relearn how to walk down stairs, how to walk without leg irons, how to sit without being shackled.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Outside court, Mr Navarro protested that he had been placed in handcuffs and leg irons during his arrest, reports Fox News.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022
The accused man himself was set free immediately and walked out of his cell without leg irons or handcuffs; standing just outside its door, he kissed his wife for a long time.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
