Ruth Jackson, 68 years old, filed suit against the CHP in August in state Superior Court, claiming false arrest.

WSJ: A Question of Law and Order

At least one lawsuit is pending against the CHP over an alleged false arrest, while state Assemblyman Dan Logue has convened three town hall meetings in the last six months on the issue and says he may call for a state hearing.

WSJ: A Question of Law and Order

Documents used for creating false identity papers were found during the arrest operation, he said.

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The public should be prepared for more false or misleading news reports like those on Wednesday announcing an arrest in the case.

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The court heard that before her arrest, Owen had taken on a number of false identities and used them to obtain a credit facilities and a Lotus Elise car by deception.

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"The inmate was registered under a false identity for security reasons, but his family was notified immediately upon his arrest, " the statement said.

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Nguyen signed a citizen's arrest at the scene, and Merriman was taken into custody on suspicion of battery and false imprisonment, according to the statement.

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He was fired for making false statements, after making a complaint against his field training officer, saying she had kicked a suspect during an arrest.

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