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false arrest

NOUN
unjustifiable arrest
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She brought a civil-rights suit for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and conspiracy.

From Slate Apr. 6, 2026

Hood alleges malicious prosecution, false arrest and intentional infliction of emotional distress in her lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2023

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

"They screamed their heads off and threatened suit for slander and false arrest and everything else in the books."

From The Year When Stardust Fell by Jones, Raymond F.



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