Event Brief
Knox County settles wrongful arrest lawsuit
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Lawsuit alleges KCSO deputies failed to check middle name and SSN, leading to a man being held for three days in 2025.
WHO: A man who filed a civil lawsuit against Knox County; Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies
WHAT: Knox County settled a civil lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and detention for three days
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 2:42 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The lawsuit alleged deputies failed to check the man’s middle name and social security number, resulting in the wrongful arrest and three-day detention.
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