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Facial Recognition Error Reportedly Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Georgia Man and $200K Settlement in Louisiana

November 25, 2022

In November 2022, Randal 'Quran' Reid was arrested in Georgia based on warrants originating from Louisiana. The arrest was reportedly due to a possible error in facial recognition technology provided by Clearview AI, despite Reid having never visited Louisiana. He was detained for six days before the warrants were withdrawn as no corroborating evidence was gathered. The technology's use was not disclosed in legal documents. In May 2025, Jefferson Parish reached a settlement with Reid for $200,000 in a federal civil rights lawsuit. This incident underscores the need for trustworthy AI practices and the governance of such technologies to prevent harm. Join us at HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM to contribute to safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged developer
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Alleged harmed parties
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