prison

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In 2023, Guerrero escaped from the prison, according to Venezuela’s attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The former star bond trader had been facing five charges, including investment adviser fraud and securities fraud, which each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If convicted as charged, Rinderknecht faces 45 years in federal prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

With time already served, the judge said she would serve a minimum of 12 years and 154 days in prison.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“Yes. One of the recent arrivals. Tell me something about her. What is she in prison for?”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom