First recorded in 1715–25
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Nineteen state prison systems are using digital tools and artificial intelligence from nonprofit Recidiviz to consolidate scattered prisoner data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
The indication that Alnaji may avoid state prison time has been met with pushback from the district attorney’s office and members of the Jewish community.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
As a result, he could avoid spending time in state prison.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The maximum sentence for his charges is four years in state prison.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It turns out Mama was in the women’s state prison and Dusty was in another jail in Florida.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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