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Two men were falsely accused of involvement in Jean Hanlon's death.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

In April, the High Court in London ruled that the Met had "adequate safeguards against abuse" after the force was taken to court by a man falsely identified as a suspect.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

He also falsely said Raman was “winning Skid Row” as he showed a precinct level map of results in and around downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

More widespread harm occurs when payers, professionals and policymakers falsely equate autism therapeutic services with just one approach, ABA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The floor manager came forward, smiling falsely at us, but throwing meaningful looks his attendant’s way.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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