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As well as his prison sentence, he received an eight-year driving ban with an extended re-test, to run after his release from prison.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Bechi would have been eligible for parole around March 2027, or would have been released at the end of his sentence in 2029.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
In handing down the sentence on Thursday, U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Nina Marino, Alsheikh’s attorney, said her client plans to appeal the sentence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
He says this sentence with accusation in his eyes.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Walters’ supporters further argue that Oxford’s statements implicating Walters—as well as Travis’ testimony against him—were tainted, the result of the men being coerced by police and angling for lighter sentences.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The government says it is exploring other avenues of tackling prolific shoplifting, in addition to prison sentences and drug treatment, such as technology or court orders preventing them from visiting certain shops or areas.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Against that backdrop, 88 percent of Brazilians favor tougher sentences for criminals and 79 percent support lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to recent polls.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the U.S., federal prosecutors can recommend lighter sentences if a defendant substantially aids in the recovery of stolen property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
There was too much strange information packed into those sentences.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
She was arrested several times but was never sentenced to jail time, Ventura County Superior Court records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The organizer, Siddarth Jawahar, has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for fraud.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The pardon does not appear to extend to a separate case in December where Najib was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Bilyk will be sentenced on 19 October at Stratford Magistrates' Court.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Salomon was twice arrested and sentenced to death, but he somehow escaped.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
Thanking jury members for their "care and attention" during the trial, the judge added the council leader would be given unconditional bail until his sentencing hearing.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Szramowski and Poomaihealani are scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 11.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
She was told by the judge she must surrender her passport and would be monitored with an electronic tag until Monday, when she will be taken to prison ahead of her sentencing.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The sentencing of 32-year-old Cameron Garcia comes more than a month after a Sacramento jury convicted him on five counts of manslaughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
This feels like I've been imprisoned for a crime and I'm awaiting sentencing.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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