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Michael Ferrara, a former federal prosecutor in Chicago involved in the case against Zambada’s eldest son, called the capture and life sentence “a massive win.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The 76-year-old is the former top associate of the organization's kingpin founder, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Colorado.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
His attorneys have since appealed both the convictions and the sentence, arguing the judge improperly relied on allegations connected to charges for which he was acquitted when determining his punishment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
On the night Griffiths started his prison sentence, BBC Points West broadcast a 30-minute programme about Ellie's life, led by Carole.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
I’m trying to be helpful, but every sentence causes my aunt more stress.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
"It's similar to detecting changes in the arrangement of words and sentences in a book before any pages appear damaged or missing."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
But because he is already serving two consecutive life sentences for related crimes, it will not alter the amount of time he spends in prison.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Juries deliberated and judges delivered sentences, some of which were commuted by the state’s governors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
His address held onto its headline until the last few sentences: he will resign as an MP and then refight the seat of Clacton in Essex that has held for the last two years.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Seeing Marjory Muldauer in action, watching her guess first sentences of books with just one or two words for a clue, Kyle knew he didn’t stand a chance.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
On Monday, Zambada was sentenced to life in prison by a federal judge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Earlier this year, Daniel Sanchez-Estrada was sentenced to 30 years in prison for moving a box of zines.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
In October 2025, a federal judge sentenced the music mogul to four years and two months behind bars while denying renewed efforts by his legal team to secure his release pending appeal.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Otero Alcantara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing the public order.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The women were found not guilty, and Wergin and Froehling were sentenced to five years.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Cadman pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy against rights and subscribing to a false tax return and is awaiting sentencing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
I lost hope before we got to my brother’s sentencing.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
He will be kept in youth detention until sentencing.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Judge William Mousley KC told Kaur at her sentencing "a responsible parent would have challenged their son" and have asked their child to "do the right thing".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Aldrich Ames is led from the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, following his sentencing in 1994.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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