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Recent Examples of jailerNicholas Denny, a former Bibb County, Ga., sheriff's deputy, was revealed to have been fired by lead sheriff David Davis more than a year after the district attorney told the sheriff's office Denny lied about a local jailer committing a crime.—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Defendants were accused of having drugs in court; a Fulton County jailer was accused of taking bribes from a defendant's family; a defendant was stabbed while in jail; and at one point Williams' defense attorney, Brian Steel, being held in contempt of court.—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 After the incident, jailers cleared out the dorm — then went back later in the day to search the area for drugs.—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 Criminal charges against jailers Civil lawsuits against county jails are common.—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for jailer
Founded in 1975 as the Retired Correctional Peace Officers Museum, the facility is located in what was once the warden’s home, just outside the gates of the gray granite prison.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Jan. 2025
Of the eight employees charged, five have pleaded guilty and there have been two convictions, including the former warden, Ray Garcia.
The district has provided detailed guidance to principals and staff on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how to support students who may have a parent or guardian who has been detained by ICE during the school day.
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Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Najib had to propose a plan to support Samir in the U.S. as his legal guardian.
Reggae artists and cultural custodians have also carried Garvey’s teachings forward.
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Melissa Noel,
Essence,
19 Jan. 2025
The same cryptocurrency that once powered the infamous Silk Road marketplace now serves as a respectable investment vehicle, complete with institutional custodians and regulatory oversight.
Peppered with leading questions about communist associations as screams echo in the halls outside the interrogation room, a distraught Eunice offers nothing to her captors.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
During those months, thousands more Palestinians were killed, and at least six hostages were executed by their captors.
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