false arrest

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They received a settlement from the City of New York in the amount of $41 million after the Five had sued the City for false arrest and malicious prosecution.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2024

In response to the report, Ton-That was apologetic, saying "one false arrest is one too many."

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2023

“More than one million searches have been conducted using Clearview AI. One false arrest is one too many, and we have tremendous empathy for the person who was wrongfully accused.”

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

It did not grant him any money — he was seeking $450,000 for false arrest and false imprisonment — but it allows him a chance to obtain lawful status in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2023

You evidently have no wish to be convinced; and if you are willing to take the chance of making a false arrest you may have your own way.

From Stranded in Arcady by Lynde, Francis