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He's suing the police for false arrest.
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How many more taxpayer dollars will be wasted to pay for these false arrests and all the costs associated with them in travel and detention?
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Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Another complaint alleging false arrest was settled for $2,000.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After a few false arrests, investigators zeroed in on two suspects whose paths through the justice system sparked a deadly riot 140 years ago, the effects of which still reverberate in Cincinnati.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Baraka filed a federal lawsuit against Habba alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution.
—Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Another complaint alleging false arrest was settled for $2,000.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After a few false arrests, investigators zeroed in on two suspects whose paths through the justice system sparked a deadly riot 140 years ago, the effects of which still reverberate in Cincinnati.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Baraka filed a federal lawsuit against Habba alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution.
—Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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“False arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20arrest. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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