wrongful
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In a wrongful death claim filed Sept. 21, Magaña’s family said authorities were aware of his lifelong struggles with mental health and were told during his booking that he had expressed suicidal ideations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
One names the United States and seeks damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act, alleging wrongful death, negligence and other misconduct.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
He has made overturning wrongful convictions a priority from the start.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Asked for comment on Thursday, a senior White House official, speaking anonymously, told the BBC: "Resolving the wrongful detentions of US citizens is always a top priority for the President."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
As expected, the defendants all claimed immunity for the conduct that had resulted in Walter's wrongful conviction.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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