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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

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 • Nov. 21, 2025

The jury took only about an hour to clear the Grammy-winning rapper of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as negligence and false imprisonment.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 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 Munsey, Frank Andrew



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