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A Flock license plate reader linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. He was five miles away. (opens in new tab)

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Man jailed for a month despite Flock showing he was 5 miles from crime scene

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Police Sued After Imprisoning Innocent Man Placed Near Violent Crime By Flock License Plate Reader - Slashdot

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