QUESTION
Falsley Accused of shoplifting and detained and trespassed by Cop. Do I have grounds for a case?
Asked on Jan 13th, 2015 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
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I was at local store ( I am a regular) I did a bit of grocery shopping before heading to my daughters school to pick her up. I noticed while I was shopping the Manager (fairly new @ this location) was following me around. I Know the signs from working in retail. I figured she was because I have a lot of tattoos. I paid for my stuff an left store while walking to car a Cop came up to me an said he had a report of shoplifting. I was SHOCKED to say the least. I immediately opened my purse showed I had no pockets an he was welcome to search anything he wanted. The manager came out an said she had me on tape an wants me trespassed and arrested. I have never been so insulted in my life. He then made a trespassing report an told me he put on it that I was not stealing.
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Possibly, but likely one that would cost you out of pocket to pursue.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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