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doesn't it sound like an FBI matter - basically kidnapping (as it was against their will - i.e. they didn't give informed consent) and transfer across state lines? One can only wonder there are all the overzealous federal prosecutors when their services are really needed.

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He was given a bus ticket somewhere and some food. I don't think that falls under kidnapping.

>He was given a bus ticket somewhere and some food. I don't think that falls under kidnapping.

Was he free to leave the bus? No (and physical presence or absence of an officer of the State on the bus isn't necessary and isn't material here - that's is the nature of the Force of the State) Thus we have illegal imprisonment/kidnapping at least until the moment the bus left Nevada.

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