The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the defense of ___________ to a charge of escape if a prisoner can demonstrate that because of an imminent threat of harm, escape was the only reasonable alternative and the prisoner made a bona fide effort to surrender or return to custody

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


necessity

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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