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12 arrested, 7 cases dismissed: Man says he spent 36 days jailed for crime he didn’t commit
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The man said he was unable to take action for 36 days. A man who claimed to be wrongly accused said he was jailed for over a month.
A judge's decision led to the dismissal of cases against seven defendants. Charges of armed robbery and other crimes were dropped due to lack of probable cause. This outcome came after a hearing where the judge reviewed the evidence.
A man who claimed to be wrongly accused said he was jailed for over a month. He and his friends were arrested in July, along with several others. The man said he was unable to take action for 36 days.
Further details about the case and the judge's decision are available from the source. The cases against some defendants are still active, with charges remaining in place for a few individuals.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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