behind bars
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Though Brand will soon be behind bars, accusations against the actor remain in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Attalah is one of Egypt's most prominent journalists, 26 of whom are currently behind bars.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Human-rights groups have criticized the latest case against him as designed to ensure he stays behind bars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Human rights groups and legal experts have also raised concerns about delays in investigations and trials that lead to people languishing for years behind bars.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
After six weeks behind bars, Russo was finally released by the judge.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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