out on bail
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They slapped her with a disorderly conduct charge and let her out on bail.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
The teen, who is studying in Singapore and is out on bail, was charged last Friday over the straw stunt.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
Plasencia will remain out on bail until his sentencing on Dec. 3 on request from his defense lawyer, who argued that he is one of the primary caretakers of a 2-year-old son.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
Many are out on bail or awaiting trial, but some are still in custody.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
A dwindling bail fund made many adults reluctant to participate in demonstrations, so King, himself finally out on bail, organized a children’s march on May 2.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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