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Putnam County woman sues over alleged wrongful arrest
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Lexi Wilson , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman says she was confused with a wanted person who shares her name. The lawsuit was filed in response to the alleged wrongful arrest.
A woman from Monterey has taken legal action, filing a federal lawsuit. She claims that authorities made a mistake, arresting and jailing her due to a case of mistaken identity. The woman says she was confused with a wanted person who shares her name.
The lawsuit was filed in response to the alleged wrongful arrest. Details of the incident are limited, but the woman's account suggests a mix-up led to her detention.
Further information about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the arrest can be found through the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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