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Atlanta family’s lawsuit against FBI agent can move forward after wrong-house raid
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashli Lincoln , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A family, including a 7-year-old child, was affected. A lawsuit stemming from a 2017 raid is moving forward.
A lawsuit stemming from a 2017 raid is moving forward. Judges denied immunity for the lead agent, allowing claims to proceed. This decision enables a jury to consider whether the raid infringed on the family's rights.
The case originated from a mistaken SWAT operation. Agents entered the wrong home, targeting a different address. A family, including a 7-year-old child, was affected.
Further details about the incident and court proceedings are available from the source. The ruling was made by a three-judge panel, paving the way for the lawsuit to continue.
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Category: Local Published: October 8, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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