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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by zepto on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @08:37PM (#28464808)
Yes, but without evidence you aren’t going to jail, and if you do you can sue for wrongful arrest.
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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by dragonwriter on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @08:47PM (#28464906)
> Yes, but without evidence you aren’t going to jail, and if you do you can sue for wrongful arrest.

You can sue anyone, anytime, for anything, but even if charges aren't filed or a court dismisses them at the preliminary hearing stage for lack of sufficient evidence, wrongful arrest suits against police are very difficult.

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