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Word: jailings (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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STEP THREE: Take this money and divide it again in half--one half to keep you out of jail, and the other half to send to me so I don't sue you for stealing my idea...

Author: By Eric Pulier, | Title: Morons and Millions | 10/8/1987 | See Source »

When Daddy returns from jail, he immediately begins working on projects with his friend Faucon. It is these projects and the family's increasing success which make up the film's plot. And burglary really becomes the family business when the son joins the team of father and Faucon...

Author: By Ross G. Forman, | Title: Funny Business | 10/2/1987 | See Source »

...ineffective until they are backed by prosecutorial zeal and judicial commitment. Since Reagan took office, the Justice Department has brought to trial only one of the 24 cases OSHA has recommended for prosecution. Although laws provide for prison sentences of up to six months, "nobody has ever gone to jail for violating safety standards," says Joseph Kinney, director of the Chicago-based National Safe Workplace Institute. He adds, "A stretch in the slammer could have a powerful deterrent effect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Blood, Sweat And Fears | 9/28/1987 | See Source »

...rate, the police found the bloody remains and so I had to spend some time in the slammer. Jail was OK until I told everyone I had AIDS, and they got offended and kicked me out. My feelings were hurt, but it was just as well, as I had to get to L.A. to get ready for the harmonic convergence in August...

Author: By Rutger Fury, | Title: Summer: And the Living Wasn't Easy | 9/26/1987 | See Source »

...rules and hinted that the leading opposition newspaper, La Prensa, may reopen before the Nov. 7 cease-fire. When Senator Dole passed through Managua two weeks ago, Ortega hotly debated with him in public for an hour. Moreover, a letter that Dole had written demanding the release of two jailed opposition leaders was published in the Sandinista press. Last week the two activists were turned over to Senator Harkin, a Democratic foe of contra aid, one week before their month-long jail terms were to expire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Central America Apocalypse Soon | 9/21/1987 | See Source »

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