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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

Though he did not speak in court on Tuesday, Allegria in a written victim impact statement described emptiness and anger that have haunted him since the false arrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

The suit accuses Bartholomew of false arrest, malicious prosecution and negligence.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

In response to the report, Ton-That was apologetic, saying "one false arrest is one too many."

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2023

He'll help Bob to sue you for false arrest.

From Betty Gordon in Washington by Emerson, Alice B.