Examples of false arrest in a Sentence
He's suing the police for false arrest.
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Thousands of workers still face the threat of false arrest due to blanket criminal charges that have yet to be dropped, according to campaigners.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Joel Berger, a veteran criminal defense attorney who’s won more than $9 million from the city in lawsuits alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force, said D’Esposito’s history suggests cause for concern.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
In November 2020, a Maricopa County jury found the state of Arizona not liable for Merritt's claim of false arrest.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
Rural America is guaranteed the same rights as our largest cities, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke told those in attendance, some of whom were plaintiffs in the lawsuits Jefferson had filed alleging false arrests, excessive force and more.
—Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Joel Berger, a veteran criminal defense attorney who’s won more than $9 million from the city in lawsuits alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force, said D’Esposito’s history suggests cause for concern.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
In November 2020, a Maricopa County jury found the state of Arizona not liable for Merritt's claim of false arrest.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
Rural America is guaranteed the same rights as our largest cities, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke told those in attendance, some of whom were plaintiffs in the lawsuits Jefferson had filed alleging false arrests, excessive force and more.
—Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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“False arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20arrest. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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