Answer:
no
Explanation:
According to my research on different hostage cases, I can say that based on the information provided within the question he does not have a valid claim. This is because even though the defendant was being coerced (threatened to do something against their will) the danger that his children were facing was not immediate or present. Therefore in the eyes of the law he had other options like going to the police.
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