in error
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She later discovered the Met had sent handwritten notes of her account, as well as her address, contact number and date of birth to another alleged victim who lived in Australia in error.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Those who felt a judge had ruled in error could appeal, she added.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Within a fortnight of Kebatu's release, it emerged that two other men had been freed in error - both from the same prison, London's HMP Wandsworth.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Lammy also expressed his "profound sympathies to the victims of those prisoners who were released in error, especially to Hadush Kebatu's victim", adding that he had met the victim's family in December.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
But while the actual event occurred on 24 August, one set of tables was a whole month late in its prediction and even the best was several days in error.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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