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The Robinsons are also accused of false imprisonment and numerous labor violations.—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 May 2025 He was arrested in connection with kidnapping, false imprisonment, child abuse, robbery and battery charges, deputies said.—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025 He has been charged with misdemeanor battery and felony false imprisonment, jail records show.—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025 Tisci is accused of violating New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, battery, assault and false imprisonment.—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for false imprisonment
: the tort of intentionally restraining another by physical force or the threat of physical force without privilege or authority see also false arrest at arrest
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