custody
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He is in the custody of South Korean authorities, who will conduct an investigation into his identity and motives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Robertson had been on bail, but showed no emotion as he was remanded in custody.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
He will remain in custody with a competency hearing scheduled for July 16.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
The 61-year-old's sentence was backdated to 25 May, when he was remanded in custody after pleading guilty.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Abdel-Qawi, the school principal, had concluded the letter he read over the loudspeaker by reminding students to “show our student, currently in custody, compassion and tolerance.”
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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