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fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Savage murder of boy, 14, in Bronx playground was filmed by brutes in tragic case of mistaken identity: sources

The mob attacked Angel Mendoza in a Bronx playground due to mistaken identity, as he was a friend of two teens previously involved in a gang fight.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Miss Manners: They think I'm my twin, and I come off looking rude

Polite clarification for mistaken identity includes stating it was your twin sister or using humor about frequent mix-ups.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Authorities end search for suspect in kids' deaths after finding look-alike hiker

Federal authorities in Idaho confirmed that a search for Travis Decker in the Sawtooth National Forest was concluded after a case of mistaken identity. A family had reported seeing a man resembling Decker, who is wanted for the deaths of his three daughters in Washington state.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

This Glitchy, Error-Prone Tool Could Get You Deported-Even If You're a U.S. Citizen

Mistaken identities in immigration policing highlight failures in facial recognition technology, leading to wrongful arrests of U.S. citizens.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Georgia college student facing deportation was wrongly pulled over during traffic stop: 'Super maddening'

Ximena Arias-Cristobal was wrongly detained by police due to a mistaken identity, jeopardizing her immigration status.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Georgia college student facing deportation was wrongly pulled over during traffic stop: 'Super maddening'

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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-gigolo furious about being identified in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial: 'Damaged my reputation'

Vin Armani denies involvement in Sean Combs' trial, claiming a case of mistaken identity and feeling his reputation has been unjustly damaged.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

North Carolina cops arrest wrong man at funeral while looking for suspect in 30-year-old murder

Law enforcement made an error when they arrested an innocent man at a funeral, mistaking him for a fugitive, causing significant distress to mourners.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

L.A. hitmaker's red hat led accused killers to mistake him for gang rival, police say

Ray Jacobs was killed in a case of mistaken identity related to gang violence, highlighting ongoing issues despite decreased crime rates.
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