false arrest
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Compounding her troubles, five of the six officers charged by Mosby in Gray’s death sued her for malicious false arrest, false imprisonment, and defamation, among other claims.
From Slate ● May 24, 2024
Though he did not speak in court on Tuesday, Allegria in a written victim impact statement described emptiness and anger that have haunted him since the false arrest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
The suit accuses Bartholomew of false arrest, malicious prosecution and negligence.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
In response to the report, Ton-That was apologetic, saying "one false arrest is one too many."
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2023
"Yes; and I also know," smiled Dick steadily, "that, if you don't succeed in proving your charge, you'll lay both yourself and the railroad liable to damages for false arrest."
From The Grammar School Boys of Gridley or, Dick & Co. Start Things Moving by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
