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false imprisonment

NOUN
unjustifiable imprisonment
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A judge in Santa Barbara County Superior Court has dismissed a felony false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard, the county district attorney said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision came after a lawsuit was filed against Davis by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From BBC

Buzzard was arrested Thursday on false imprisonment charges unrelated to the investigation into Melodee’s disappearance.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, Buzzard was arrested on false imprisonment charges unrelated to the ongoing search for her daughter, according to the sheriff’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Quintero has served state prison terms for assault, car theft, possessing guns, manufacturing drugs and false imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times