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Amanda, a college student, was walking home late at night when she was suddenly grabbed by an unknown assailant, blindfolded, and forced into a van. The assailant drove her to an undisclosed location and demanded a ransom from Amanda's family in exchange for her release. Amanda's family contacted the police, who conducted a thorough investigation and successfully apprehended the perpetrator. The assailant was charged with several crimes under Title Nine of the Revised Penal Code - Crimes against Personal Liberty and Security. Discuss the following scenarios based on the provisions of the law:

1. What specific crime or crimes did the assailant commit by forcibly abducting Amanda?
2. The assailant blindfolded Amanda during the abduction. What crime, if any, did the assailant commit by depriving her of her vision?
3. After being blindfolded, Amanda was taken to an undisclosed location against her will. What crime, if any, did the assailant commit by detaining her without her consent?
4. During the investigation, it was revealed that the assailant demanded a ransom from Amanda's family. What crime, if any, did the assailant commit by demanding a ransom for her release?
5. Upon apprehension, the assailant resisted arrest and assaulted one of the police officers. What crime, if any, did the assailant commit by assaulting a law enforcement officer?

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