prison

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, apparently looking to up the pressure, the Justice Department announced an investigation of the state’s prison system.

From Los Angeles Times

Just this week, Germany passed a new law which could see people smugglers face up to 10 years in prison for trying to bring migrants to the UK.

From BBC

She was sentenced to six years in prison, which she was allowed to serve under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor, and banned from holding public office for the rest of her life.

From Barron's

In prison, he "loved eating rice with pickled ginger," Chan said.

From BBC

The vacancy rates persisted despite targeted bonuses and wage increases that prison health workers received in contracts and under court order during the Newsom administration.

From Los Angeles Times