imprisoned

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Johnson was imprisoned late last year for contempt of court after being found civilly liable for $71 million in damages in a civil racketeering case.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The man is now believed to be imprisoned in the Middle East, they added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Todd and second wife Julie Chrisley were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and imprisoned at separate facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

She says other countries do more than the UK to help their imprisoned nationals.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

When the Giant had got Sophie outside, he arranged the blanket so that he could grasp all the four corners of it at once in one of his huge hands, with Sophie imprisoned inside.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl