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Detention During Guthrie Probe Triggers $3.25 Million Claim Against Pima County
local1 month ago

Detention During Guthrie Probe Triggers $3.25 Million Claim Against Pima County

A man detained and later released during the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation, along with two relatives, filed a notice of claim seeking $3.25 million from Pima County, alleging wrongful targeting by the Sheriff’s Department, lack of probable cause for the arrest and a warrant based on false or baseless evidence. The filing details a Feb. 10, 2026 detention lasting about seven to eight hours, release without charges, and seeks accountability and public clearing of the detainee’s name, with the total amount broken down among the claimants and including a separate claim for property damage.

via ABC15 Arizona|
#civil-lawsuit#local#nancy-guthrie-case
AI mix-up lands Tennessee grandmother in North Dakota fraud case
technology5 months ago

AI mix-up lands Tennessee grandmother in North Dakota fraud case

A Tennessee grandmother with no North Dakota travel history was arrested after Fargo police relied on a neighboring agency’s facial-recognition system and Clearview AI to link her to Fargo bank frauds; she spent more than five months jailed in Tennessee before charges were dismissed when exculpatory evidence showed she was in Tennessee, and authorities acknowledged errors and pledged procedural changes to prevent similar misidentifications in the future.

via cnn.com|
#ai-policing#clearview-ai#facial-recognition
LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'
law-and-justice7 months ago

LA County DA condemns ICE detention of staffer as 'unacceptable'

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in an internal email that an employee of his office was 'wrongfully detained' by ICE and later released. Hochman called the incident 'unacceptable' and noted the staffer was not a prosecutor or protester; he urged federal authorities to respect residents' rights. The episode adds to ongoing concerns about ICE raids and potential racial profiling amid lawsuits alleging Fourth Amendment violations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration
Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Wrongful Detention of Americans Abroad
government1 year ago

Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Wrongful Detention of Americans Abroad

President Trump issued an executive order to strengthen efforts in protecting U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad by designating offending countries as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and implementing sanctions and travel restrictions, with mechanisms for lifting such designations if conditions improve.

via The White House (.gov)|
#diplomatic-efforts#foreign-policy#government
Three Americans Freed in U.S.-China Prisoner Swap Return Home
world-news1 year ago

Three Americans Freed in U.S.-China Prisoner Swap Return Home

Three American citizens, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, who were wrongfully detained in China, have returned to the U.S. following a diplomatic agreement between Washington and Beijing. Their release coincides with the U.S. returning four individuals to China, including three Chinese citizens. This development marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations amidst ongoing tensions over trade, human rights, and security issues. The U.S. has also lowered its travel warning to China, reflecting a slight easing of tensions.

via Los Angeles Times|
#biden-administration#diplomatic-agreement#prisoner-swap
China Releases 3 Americans as U.S. Eases Travel Warning
international-relations1 year ago

China Releases 3 Americans as U.S. Eases Travel Warning

The U.S. State Department has downgraded its travel advisory for China from "reconsider travel" to "exercise increased caution" following a prisoner swap that saw Beijing release three U.S. citizens. This decision comes after the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, in exchange for unidentified Chinese citizens held in the U.S. The move aims to improve U.S.-China relations and facilitate academic exchanges, though some criticize it as premature given ongoing concerns about fair trials for American prisoners in China.

via POLITICO|
#diplomacy#international-relations#prisoner-swap
US-China Prisoner Swap Frees Three Americans
international-relations1 year ago

US-China Prisoner Swap Frees Three Americans

The Biden administration successfully negotiated a prisoner exchange with China, resulting in the release of three Americans—Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—who had been detained for years. The swap, which included the release of at least one Chinese citizen held in the US, was a diplomatic effort involving direct discussions between President Biden and President Xi Jinping. This marks a significant diplomatic achievement for Biden, who has overseen the release of over 70 Americans during his presidency. The US has also lowered its travel advisory for China.

via BBC.com|
#biden-administration#diplomacy#international-relations
"American Detainees in Russian Jails: Uncertain Prospects and Presidential Silence"
international-relations2 years ago

"American Detainees in Russian Jails: Uncertain Prospects and Presidential Silence"

The number of Americans detained in Russian jails has been increasing amid deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations, with individuals such as journalist Evan Gershkovich and corporate security executive Paul Whelan facing espionage charges. The U.S. government has designated some of these cases as wrongful detentions and has been advocating for their release, with efforts including prisoner swaps. However, the prospects for their release remain uncertain, as diplomatic negotiations between the two countries continue.

via The Independent|
#americans-in-russian-jails#diplomatic-negotiations#international-relations