entrapment

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Some have indulged in unfounded conspiracy theories about entrapment, claiming that the federal government would somehow infiltrate any protest to encourage violence, or that left-wing agitators would initiate violence or spur crowds toward it.

From New York Times

The allusions to crucifixion, martyrdom, entrapment, escape, time and eternity are fully intentional.

From Washington Post

District Judge Robert Jonker then took the unusual step of allowing them to specifically address an entrapment defense.

From Washington Times

During the initial round of opening statements to jurors, lawyers on Wednesday tiptoed around whether agents induced the men to commit crimes they wouldn’t have contemplated on their own, known as entrapment.

From Seattle Times

"It's just an abuse of authority, and entrapment as well."

From Salon