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"Given that she stands at the apex of the Unification Church, and considering her position and role... a prison sentence is unavoidable," the court said in its ruling, Yonhap news agency reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
"If bonds cannot break during this process, that's a death sentence for nanocrystals," said Talapin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Kushner had experienced his own hell after his father pleaded guilty to tax evasion and illegal campaign contributions resulting in a sentence of two years in prison in 2005.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The approval marks a major milestone for a type of tumor that can often be a death sentence, and for now RevMed has the field largely to itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Saved you a seat—” He swallowed the rest of his sentence after spotting her godmother.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Burnham said extra prison space would be found in part by releasing some inmates serving indefinite sentences, known as IPPs.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Cole and Bowers were sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter in 2020 and would previously have become eligible for release under the scheme after serving half of their sentences, down from two-thirds.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The prime minister said that will be achieved in-part through ending Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences, or IPPs.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Burnham said extra prison space would be created by deporting foreign prisoners and releasing some inmates serving indefinite sentences.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
They are generally charged with misdemeanors and typically receive sentences involving fines, license suspension, and community service.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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"We have confirmed that she has been sentenced to two years" by the Seoul Central District Court, a spokesman for the Unification Church told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Santos was sentenced to just over seven years in prison, but Trump commuted his sentence last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
From the audience, Carlos’ mother, Monica Gonzalez, watched as a judge sentenced driver Jacob Bustillos to three years of probation in addition to the brief term he’d just completed behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Moreno, who was president between 2017 and 2021, is the third former Ecuadorian leader to be sentenced for corruption.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
In her eyes, we were a class of “bad kids,” though we had no guidance and no structure and had been sentenced to a grim, underlit room in the basement of the school.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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She arrived for sentencing at court Monday in a wheelchair, wearing pyjamas and a surgical mask, surrounded by aides.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
She arrived Monday for sentencing -- at which prosecutors had sought a 13-year term -- in a wheelchair, wearing hospital pyjamas and a surgical mask, surrounded by aides.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Human-rights groups criticized Gao’s conviction and sentencing as an attack on artistic freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
But, during his sentencing remarks, His Honour Judge Paul Farrer KC, said he did not accept Allen's judgement was impaired at the time and said he had abused a position of trust.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
They testified, according to the defense, only because they were given a break in their sentencing.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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