jailed

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Traders could put money on Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s new interim president; on Maduro himself, who was jailed in New York; on various lesser-known Venezuelan politicians; or on some U.S. officials, including President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Two men have become the first to be jailed under a new law targeting people who risk the safety of others by piloting small boats across the Channel.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Connor Bishop, 24, was sentenced to two years and eight months and Leon O'Leary, 41, was jailed for three years and one month.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Many voters had hoped the election would draw a line under years of political chaos that has seen a string of presidents jailed, deposed and impeached.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He was less troubled by the closeness of his cell walls with the naked light put out, less conscious that he was jailed.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson