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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
NYT Technology Thursday 30 July 2026, 09:03 UTC By Neil Vigdor 1 min read
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The Nova Scotia provincial flag. Prosecutors in Nova Scotia acknowledged the conviction had been flawed.

The Nova Scotia provincial flag. Prosecutors in Nova Scotia acknowledged the conviction had been flawed.
Court (ORG) Nova Scotia (LOCATION)
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