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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

"Unless this ridiculous charge is dropped I warn you I'll sue for false arrest," Cron went on furiously.

From Penny Nichols and the Black Imp by Clark, Joan