How AI-powered bungling by Florida cops cost a father his freedom and $45,000

By: Kate Payne, The Florida Trib

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 3,291

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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This story was originally published by The Florida Trib.

The supermarket assistant manager was working a day shift in Jacksonville when he stepped out of the store’s office and saw two sheriff’s deputies talking with his boss – who then pointed directly at him.

The officers walked over to the man and told him to place his hands behind his back, slapping him in cuffs in front of customers and coworkers. In a humiliating …

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