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In 2019, David and Louise were convicted on 14 felony counts including cruelty to an adult dependent, child cruelty, torture and false imprisonment and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
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Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
James and Cindy Spooner have each been charged with four counts of first-degree child cruelty and false imprisonment, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
The three foster parents pleaded guilty last month to child endangerment and false imprisonment.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The series was created by Harmon and Justin Roiland, who also voiced both Rick and Morty until he was fired from the show in 2023 after he was charged with felony domestic battery and false imprisonment, and allegations surfaced regarding behavior toward minors on social media.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
James and Cindy Spooner have each been charged with four counts of first-degree child cruelty and false imprisonment, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
The three foster parents pleaded guilty last month to child endangerment and false imprisonment.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The series was created by Harmon and Justin Roiland, who also voiced both Rick and Morty until he was fired from the show in 2023 after he was charged with felony domestic battery and false imprisonment, and allegations surfaced regarding behavior toward minors on social media.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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“False imprisonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20imprisonment. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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