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false imprisonment

NOUN
unjustifiable imprisonment
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Under a straightforward reading of the act, then, a plaintiff like Carvajal-Muñoz cannot sue ICE agents for assault, battery, or false imprisonment under Maine law.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

Zubaydah alleged that London was "vicariously liable" for multiple wrongs against him, including conspiracy to injure, false imprisonment and negligence.

From Barron's Jan. 12, 2026

Matthew Katz, a pro-Palestinian protester, was also charged with battery, false imprisonment and resisting arrest at the encampment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2025

The filing, which alleges false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, is required as part of the process to sue the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2025

The cause brought by Mr. Goldwin’s lawyer against Christopher Gunwagner for false imprisonment of Herbert Randolph had come up for trial.

From The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street by Frank Andrew Munsey



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