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The woman had been in custody since Jan. 3 and was facing charges for assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and felony vandalism, according to the office.—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 Three of the women feared reporting Mr. Robinson to the authorities because of their immigration status, according to the lawsuit, which also accuses the Robinsons of false imprisonment, creating a hostile work environment and failure to pay minimum wage.—Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 7 May 2025 Katz was charged with battery, false imprisonment and resisting arrest, according to the city attorney’s office.—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Multiple felony charges, including murder, first-degree residential burglary and false imprisonment by violence, were filed against Manuel Vasquez the day after his extradition, court records show.—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 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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