Woman files lawsuit after mistaken identity leads to arrest

[@fjones1914]

There goes the theory: "If you've done nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about!". The bar needs to be raised for the job performance of law enforcement!

[@fromthebay6681]

There needs to be a law. If you as law enforcement illegally incarcerate 3 people you may no longer be law enforcement. Things will change after that.

[@brianredding9542]

Off topic but, Ralph Hinkley is that you?

[@mirandamaher9465]

@@fromthebay6681 3? i personally think 1 strike is enough on this crime(kidnapping and usually assault). Any officer that falsely arrests someone should have to do the max sentence for the falsely accused crime. Officers are only liable if the arrest was complete unwarranted , any good officer would be more worried about the constitutionality of their actions than just getting to rough anyone they want up under the context of justice. They can choose to not make questionable arrests, instead we see them arresting anyone they want, often for imaginary reasons. It needs instant consequences to stop it.

[@fjones1914]

@@brianredding9542 "Believe it or not..."

[@susandean5622]

I think Harris county Texas did the same thing to another lady in Los Angeles. I wish I could remember here name.

[@timobrien2586]

Broward County Sheriff: "We investigated ourselves and found that it was the fault of Harris County."

[@SantiagoMartinez09]

Right? Don't know what all the fuss is about!

[@fromthebay6681]

Pointing fingers. Just put them all in the lawsuit. They can argue amongst themselves at that point. They will all be on the stand.

[@nsnopper]

It was her fault for looking like the actual suspect.

[@longkesh1971]

Multiple law enforcement couldn't properly identify a suspect. Let that sink in.

[@machintelligence]

After investigating ourselves, not only did we do nothing wrong, but we acted heroically.

[@Turk-tf6vp]

This is not a case of mistaken identity. This is a case of failing to identify.

[@cmlemmus494]

And failing to care.

[@Turk-tf6vp]

@@cmlemmus494 just doing what they're told.

[@kalijasin]

incompetence & ineptitude

[@IHADANERROR]

@@Turk-tf6vpThe Nuremberg defense is not a valid defense

[@olorin1710]

This a case of classic republican governance

[@MWMTex]

Love how these departments review themselves and clear themselves of all misdoing.

[@ianbattles7290]

Why do we even need police if people are allowed to "investigate themselves"?

[@javajetson257]

Most likely a DEI hire did this.

[@joechlystun7979]

yep, I agree! democrats have been doin exactly that for the last 4 years. now they're pardoning themselves against any possible future prosecution by republicans who will be taking control in a few days.

[@EricCanterra]

Yep....and dismiss it all as "This case is closed." I think they'll find out that the case is indeed not closed. Too many problems here that anyone with a fraction of a brain could've determined she was the wrong person.

[@Evilene52]

@@javajetson257 🙄

[@ianbattles7290]

Yet another example of how the cops can ruin your entire life *even if you didn't do anything wrong.*

[@JohnSpurrell]

True and for the rest of your life the FBI deap State freemasons will be looking for you for further Harrasing and Mobbing actions !!!!

[@Karmagirl29]

nah, they just ruined that Christmas. that woman is about to become very rich.

[@KevinGonzalez33470]

A similar situation happened with a lady at Los Angeles International Airport a few years ago when she was trying to board an international flight. She was arrested and held without bond for 14 days. Only when the LAPD realized that this was a clear case of mistaken identity was she released. She lost her job, eventually lost her good name, and she too filed a lawsuit against multiple law enforcement agencies.

[@TheBooban]

And did she get any money? It seems they never win unless they get all bloodied and there is a video with media coverage. Then the city just settles.

[@marlock6573]

There's literally been dozens of cases like this. These cops don't check anything but the first and last names, and in this case, those didn't even match.

[@alexcholagh8330]

She should sue

[@chrisl1201]

Bethany Farber.

[@KevinGonzalez33470]

@@chrisl1201 correct, that was her name and the pictures of each were completely different.

[@Trucker494]

So now the ball is going to be bouncing from Harris to Broward? F it, sue them both!

[@fromthebay6681]

My Man/Woman!!!!

[@cobracommander9138]

Why would the Coward County Sheriff and deputies care about getting the right person? As you can see not one of them were held accountable. The person they were looking for was 23 years younger and 1/2 foot shorter. It's impossible to think it's the same person unless you just don't care because you know you won't be held accountable. This is the same department that let children die in a school while the deputy stood outside like a coward.

[@seththomas9105]

Hey, K'mon man... It was Christmas Eve and those cops just wanted to bag someone... anyone, and go home. You know how it is. No blood, no foul. NEXT!

[@chiefmacarthur]

Sympathy for the family isn't enough. Arrests should require thorough investigation before slapping on the handcuffs! Birth date, height, hair color, fingerprints, etc. will result in a positive identification. If it took you three days to complete those verifications, you are incompetent and should be held accountable! Perhaps it's time to raise the education and common sense levels required to be a Law Enforcement Officer!

[@fromthebay6681]

haha Sir. That by design will never happen. They do not want any type of critical thinker.

[@Woodyperckerhead-ni3ti]

Using common sense isn’t common anymore Like tampering with evidence without punishment by LEO or lieing or misleading

[@swampfox1732]

They like them stupid.

[@Roboto129]

Yet, in order to do that, the first requirement would be to give a dime about people. And they do not. Surely one or more noticed the discrepancies. And did not care, not his problem.

[@yankinwaoz]

I’m guessing this wasn’t done because it was Christmas and all the staff were on holiday.

[@NotYourBizz]

This incompetentence cost the tax payers millions each year with every lawsuit !

[@jim.h]

Isn't qualified immunity a wonderful thing??

[@cmlemmus494]

Yes, but a few million every couple of years is cheaper than actually training every potential officer properly in the first place.

[@writerconsidered]

No Broward county is definitely responsible. Anyone can issue a warrant. It is up to the arresting dept. to properly identify the person they are arresting. Comparing physical characteristics, socials, DOBs. If that isn't done in the first hour they have failed to identify and are guilty arresting the wrong person.

[@Roboto129]

To do that, they would have to care. They do not.

[@sonofadyingnation7186]

@@randys6220 Rather, they don't care because they are Broward County law enforcement! Remember these cops are a great dead responsible for the 2017 Parkland High massacre, namely: Ignoring the perp's daily death threats against about 3 fellow students for months before the massacre. Being called out to the perp's home 45 times for domestic violence he took part in, and yet never arresting him. His threats to massacre people at his school were repeatedly reported to law enforcement and then ignored by the local police. The school resource officer, Scot Peterson, refused to enter the building where the perp was doing his evil. Oh, this is quite normal for Broward County law enforcement to be so incompetent and callous. Yet we have seen other instances where the police have bravely stormed into danger, like at Covenant School in Tennessee, 2023.

[@Roboto129]

@@randys6220 Yup.

[@Robert_kuchar]

Imagine respecting law enforcement after reading that response, back the blue til this happens to you

[@fromthebay6681]

BAMM!!

[@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST]

I have absolutely no fear of common criminals whatsoever but after 10 years of watching first amendment audits and police crime on KZbin I am terrified of the domestic terrorist blue line gang.

[@Robert_kuchar]

@@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST they are the standing army that the founding fathers warned about

[@howardradford1985]

Once you realize both sheriff's offices are run by democrat sheriff's it's easy to back the blue. Tony Grigory and Ed Gonzalez are both democrats in democrat cities. This wouldn't be happening in republican cities.

[@Sondan1988]

Cops have VERY LITTLE TRAINING !! In my state it takes 560 hours at the police academy to get a badge and a gun while it takes 1,500 hours at a beauty school to get a license to cut hair. 560 for a badge and a gun vs 1,500 for a pair of scissors. Think about that ....

[@tyingagreement]

For my state license to do business I'm required to have 300 hours of class, 3000 hours of apprenticeship experience for a minimum of 2 years plus a college degree and pass a criminal background check. I could have become a captain had I known the requirements for police were so low.

[@remygrandcruz]

the academy portion is about 6-8 months, after your spend a year with senior officers as they grade you to see if you can do the job. So really it’s a year and a half of training. Nice try but this is deceiving it’s not just 5000 hours or whatever you’re saying.

[@madmaximilian5783]

​@@remygrandcruzdude...you must be living in a fairytale world, there's video footage of rookie cops saying they just got outta the Academy six months ago.

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

This wasn't a fault of the cops attesting her, they just follow what the warrant says. It's the department that issued the warrant. She's gonna get paid

[@remygrandcruz]

@@madmaximilian5783 tag the video, it’s actually common practice after the academy to be with a field training officer(s) for a year. I can’t speak for super small agencies but big cities and big counties this is the norm.

[@mikecziraky2037]

How can there be zero officer misconduct if they arrested the wrong person. This is the problem zero consequences zero accountability

[@cj1099]

Yes! Make it make sense!!!

[@entobie]

Broward County Sheriff's; We falsely arrested you and legally kept you in jail for 3 days, but it's not our fault that we're Stupid !

[@carolynbacon9896]

When you investigate yourself and other people (taxpayers) are penalized for your mistakes, there's no incentive to ensure quality. Nothing will change until the people responsible are held accountable.

[@fromthebay6681]

Say it Sister!

[@Doc5thMech]

“…. are held personally accountable.” When their own pay gets on the line, those rank amateurs in uniform may magically become diligent.

[@howardradford1985]

These are sheriff's offices run be democrat sheriff's. Both Tony Grigory and Ed Gonzalez are democrat sheriff's in democrat cities. So the taxpayers deserve to have to pay for electing democrats. This stuff wouldn't be happening if they were in republican counties

[@pauldaniels3764]

The level of incompetence in policing is staggering

[@youtubeaccount9808]

There should be criminal charges for kidnapping and sexual assault.

[@thediamondprincechristian]

Aside from the emotional trauma, They kidnapped her and held her against her will. She endured the process of being trapped and helpless. I’ve been to jail and I couldnt imagine ever going back, especially if I was innocent. It’s truly not a place for a civilized person who doesn’t hurt people.

[@bigrich6750]

Broward County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t care. They don’t pay anything. It costs them nothing. The taxpayers pay for the incompetence of BCSO. The taxpayers pay all the expenses of the leviathan police bureaucracy, all salaries, all equipment, all vehicles, all fuel, then must also pay the lawsuits that are generated, because there’s zero incentive for BCSO to carefully check before arresting an innocent person, and you can be sure there was not the first reprimand or discipline for the deputies. It’s way past time to reform policing in America and abolish qualified immunity and force LEO to carry liability insurance just like every other business. Then they will be more careful when their salaries get affected by rising liability rates due to their incompetence.

[@Independent-Journalist-Union]

The road to accountability is paved with lawsuits

[@tinbarnranch]

except there is absolutely NO accountability.

[@Beethechange1]

$$$ is not justice

[@jdotsalter910]

Not even that because taxpayers pay for them.

[@thembijan]

We investigated our selfs and found no wrongdoing. I wish I could commit a crime like unlawful detainment false arrests and kidnapping and investigate my self and find no wrongdoing. End qualified immunity

[@pozleo78]

Not only kidnapping, but with the strip search, they s assaulted her too.

[@kaydee3210]

The police investigated themselves and found no wrong doing. What a joke!!

[@siaitsme6800]

Omg!!

[@jorgeposadas1192]

What's the point of having an ID or a drivers license? Like I always say, you don't have to be smart to be a cop, you only have to be willing to violate people's rights and look the other way.

[@jmcham1000]

Why did you arrest her sheriff ?......Well the warrant stated that we were to arrest a woman so we did

[@never2late454]

In their defense no one has ever accused the Broward county sheriff deputies of having actual intelligence.

[@tgdbigd]

These are the type of cases that lawsuits were invented for… What incompetence and lack of due diligence.

[@westmassdave7354]

They need to lose their jobs right now. We also should stop paying taxes and reassess everything.. America needs an audit.

[@ronsauls8305]

There is no excuse for this error. No excuse.

[@mikem201]

Thanks to Bush and the Patriot Act we already live in a Police State. This is just 1 of thousands of examples.

[@donwade9905]

You mean the patriot act that OBAMA made more harsh?

[@Rashnak66]

Patriot act passed the house 357-66 and the senate 98-1.... blaming POTUS just means you must have failed basic civics class on how laws are made. Perhaps a cartoon will help, they used to show one called 'I'm Just a Bill'- check it out!

[@KeithLewis-bv2bf]

and it will get worse under a trump administration

[@swampfox1732]

@@KeithLewis-bv2bf Like it hasn't under the bidung regime. lol

[@flowerpower3618]

Nothing to hide, nothing to lose

[@mumpers]

“We investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong”. Maybe reading comprehension isn’t required for Broward sheriff deputies.

[@dchen345]

If only cops weren't stupid.

[@fromthebay6681]

It is by design. Many people out there saying they were not accepted because they scored too high on the test.

[@cobracommander9138]

The cops aren't stupid they know it wasn't the right person they just don't care because they won't be held accountable.

[@phatplates]

@@cobracommander9138they’re also stupid

[@popegreg23]

@@cobracommander9138Cops are definitely dumb by design. Courts have ruled that police departments can refuse to hire someone if they are too intelligent because they might not follow orders. Google Jordan v. The City of New London

[@clearedhot7030]

@@fromthebay6681 Unfortunately, they hire less intelligent people on purpose. Federal Court case Jordan vs New London, back in 2000. The Court ruled that police departments can reject intelligent applicants in favor of low IQ applicants. The Court accepted the police argument that smart people tend to quit after a few months, impacting their training budget.

[@dianarockwell6256]

So just because somebody else sent you a paper, that means you don’t have to verify that that’s the right person? It’s like a doctor getting a referral for cancer and just treating you for cancer without verifying that you really do have cancer. This is a lame excuse and it will not fly in court in this lawsuit. You didn’t notice she was 6 inches taller? You didn’t notice that all of her identification was in a different name? All you had was a picture and you went with the picture without any investigation whatsoever. That in and of itself should be criminally responsible to this woman.

[@Just_For_Kixz]

As it always is… We investigated ourselves and found we did nothing wrong

[@never2late454]

A prime example of exactly how inept the Miami sheriff's department really is.

[@joelthames1141]

This arrest got my heart racing! And, of course, the Broward county Sheriffs "found no wrong doing."

[@rickclark7076]

Pathetic workmanship. They collect massive wages but when caught doing very lazy work they’re excuse is “ hey we make mistakes just like everyone else” Yeah then why do you get paid so much more than everyone else?

[@Chihuahua-chica]

Sheriffs office: We investigated n the matter is now closed" Lawyer: Hold my beer!!

[@ericbrainard4072]

Stripping a citizen of their freedom is not a minor issue. Especially when there were verifiable facts that did not match up with the description and personal details of the real suspect. The arresting officers had a duty to verify the veracity of the warrant and to make sure that they had the correct person prior to arresting her. Blaming two other agencies when your deputies arrested the wrong person is nonsense.

[@infinity3jif]

Americans take their freedom seriously and some are willing to die for it. Where are the true patriots when this stuff continues to happen?

[@ronp-eb9bh]

I really admire that she acted very civilly even during the wrongful arrest. Most people would act a plum fool and then get real charges againt them. Her compliant and calm demeanor will have a ton of bearing on her case. She might as well get an estate lawyer so that she can protect her new, forthcoming assets - because she is going to easily win $ millions. Congratulations ma'am - enjoy your new condo on the French Riviera.

[@Mister_Terrific806]

Depends on how long they held her; if it's less than 72 hours, it might not be that much. Florida also has sovereign immunity which caps these types of claims at 300k. I'd say she's looking at 50-100k.

[@xfire7]

Unbelievable incompetence.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

There is absolutely nothing a cop can't make worse.

[@fromthebay6681]

FTP!!!!!

[@DuggleBogey]

"No misconduct was found." Gross incompetence doesn't count I guess?

[@jasonjoyce5798]

I hope that Mrs Box prevails in her lawsuit against these government officials. I also hope that she will be awarded at least $10 million in punitive damages and that the law-enforcement officers are held personally liable for their negligence. There is no excuse for this type behavior! NONE!

[@sp3ctral_472]

She went on a cruise for 2 weeks and got off the ship 23 yrs older than the actual suspect. It's too easy for your rights to just be taken by police negligence. We The People demand accountability.

[@SoloSailorDave]

Drop qualified immunity and take money from the officers and county.

[@d.b.2812]

Does not matter way the police say, it comes down to its not her and that's that.

[@jamesjackson8667]

What good is your ID if they don't use it to identify you!

[@NYRM1974]

She also needs to sue in Texas for the mess that agency in Texas caused as well. Give her a 100 MILLION

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

No misconduct, just high level INCOMPETENCE.

[@grewntd]

Martin Niemöller's quote, "First they came for..." applies

[@wb9tpg1]

We investigated ourselves and found no wrongdoing

[@Spike-ck5tj]

So holding an innocent woman so obviously NOT the person you're seeking for 3 days is OK? Their "internal investigation" showed no one in the chain of events was at fault? In their first conversation with her, taking her details would reveal the error. Allowing time to check her identity - would mean detaining her a few hours at most. I hope she's awarded a healthy sum of money from these incompetent people.

[@davidrobertson4332]

Now she has an arrest record for life.

[@bobmazzi7435]

Part of the lawsuit should be having the arrest expunged. And that's probably a moths or years long process. Hopefully, this won't affect her employment in the meantime.....

[@gottago9824]

WHEN COPS WONDER WHY THE PUBLIC NO LONGER TRUSTS THEM, HERE IS ANOTHER FINE EXAMPLE. also - Peter Paraza is a spineless little punk who should never have a badge or be in any position of power again.

[@Grav3s07]

Tax payers will PAY FOR DUMB COPS.

[@texgowing7359]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Oh what a shock🤣🤣🤣. They investigated themselves & no wrong doing was found🙄🙄🖐️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewvincent7299]

Of course, deflecting blame. We have a serious problem with our public servants not taking responsibility for their mistakes.

[@ezralindsey4902]

This was an utterly unacceptable act by BCSO. I work in law enforcement and every time we book someone, the jail runs their prints specifically to avoid this type of incident.

[@bubbajones4522]

Before anyone says the taxpayers shouldn't pay, this is the police force you created and unleashed onto society. It's your responsibility.

[@cma9042]

Total incompetency on the part of this sheriff department!!!

[@tednguyen208]

We have concluded that stupidity is not a crime.

[@princeofthecats9131]

They don't even higher the bottom of the barrel anymore it's more like 2 ft under the barrel

[@dieselforwethepeoplenews6612]

What good is technology if they still don't do investigation and keep putting innocent people in jail it's happened twice to me

[@paulettebarrow9791]

Id sue to and I hope she wins

[@brianredding9542]

All the technology at their disposal and they still can't get it right? Should have been cleared up in minutes.

[@Doc5thMech]

The height matched … plus or minus 6 inches.

[@D7024-p6s]

It seems that they could’ve acquired the actual suspects, Social Security number and driver license number and matched it up with that ladies, because if they have the wrong person, those sets of numbers would not have matched.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

This was a case of a cop who was determined to arrest this woman despite nothing matching up and multiple people telling him so.

[@sarahnoda]

Hope she brings home the bank!!! Government NEEDS to be held accountable for their agregous mistakes.

[@HighmageDerin]

the very concept of "internal" affairs needs to be outlawed.

[@parishm]

arrest with zero investigation !

[@KandyKane999]

There's an old saying: "Everybody looks, few people SEE." This is such a perfect example of that it is painful to witness in real life...

[@DarionNexus]

I just saw your video on the Justice channel you should sue until their department no longer exists judges and everybody involved

[@tundraoutlander3488]

As usual, we investigated ourselves and found ourselves to be innocent of any wrong doing. 😂😂😂

[@Centurion92]

Law enforcement “We investigate ourselves and found nothing wrong” With such physical discrepancies age height etc it would raise a red flag Amateur hour Sue them big!!!

[@adriansotherstuff331]

This is absolutely sick. They need to apologize and be punished!

[@tinadiesman5442]

Why did they hold her for three days!?!

[@jdotsalter910]

For fun.

[@redwoods7370]

A nightmare. Hope she gets justice.

[@jayhoughton4174]

Child endangerment when her children are all grown up?

[@ag-om6nr]

It is a little much to expect cops to be able read and think !

[@ned6938]

Every cop involved should be in prison.

[@johnwhite5485]

No but they should never be allowed to spend Christmas with their families

[@ned6938]

@@johnwhite5485 no, prison.

[@dblain8776]

They are all guilty!!! I hope she gets so much money they have to close the sherrifs office!!!

[@metallampman]

There is NO SUCH THING as mistaken identity.. there is only INCOMPETENCE of the police arresting her

[@fritopendejo5181]

The misconduct is a complete lack of common sense. I hope she gets paid for their incompetence.

[@SM-Flyers]

"we investigated ourselves and found ourselves to be without blame"

[@petergoodman1337]

Another example of an unlawful arrest with no government accountability. Since cops and government are immune to criminal prosecution they should pay victims. It should be law.

[@desselbane4872]

Seek the removal of the qualified immunity of all actors involved! Settle with the county then go after their personal finances through a lawsuit judgement

[@doodmonkey]

Negligence. Make them pay.

[@greghight954]

Disturbing that they sift through the data to even flag her.

[@sportspro59]

The worst sheriffs office in the state the sheriffs should go to jail. He’s a coward.

[@terriwaldridge807]

I LOVE how cops can investigate themselves! Maybe we need to let all criminals investigate themselves. Seriously. No other entity can investigate themselves so WHY is it ok for cops to do it? Of course they aren’t going to say they did anything wrong. That is absolutely the dumbest thing EVER!

[@finddeniro]

I had a Sheriff's Deputy look me Over..I matched a News Report..I said keeping you busy..He smiled No Speak..I left ..

[@KP_Nation]

Quick to arrest, years to settle

[@andywatson7994]

The incompetence of the local authorities just staggers me

[@rajmathew6220]

This happened to me when I traveled to Argentina. Pretty sure it happens to a lot of people. Hope they all start filing lawsuits because it's a bit of a traumatic experience and you have no idea what's happening and why.

[@rudedogal1420]

Those idiots in Florida would arrest a ham sandwich.

[@lesliesimmons6338]

Well, let's pay back all those other men who were mistaken as well

[@tcup3946]

This should tell you what happens the moment you step on a cruise ship. If you don't get it, you just don't get it.

[@gil4708]

We investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong.

[@stvbee7479]

They claim they did nothing wrong, but they never took the time to check if they even had the right person!!!!

[@elmert5]

Jumping the gun and not verifying information....there's a term for this called incompetence.