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But a facial recognition program plucked his image from an array of mug shots and the woman identified him as the flasher.
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Facial recognition identified Trevis Williams from mugshots the woman identified him as the flasher
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{
    "date": "2025-08-26",
    "crime": "Flashing",
    "person": "Trevis Williams",
    "technology": "Facial recognition"
}
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Technology Crime Police
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September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM (1 week ago)

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How the N.Y.P.D.’s Facial Recognition Tool Landed the Wrong Man in Jail
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NYPD's facial recognition technology led to the wrongful arrest of Trevis Williams, who spent days in jail for a crime he didn't commit. The case highlights the technology's flaws and potential for misidentification.

Facial Recognition
Wrongful Arrest
NYPD
Police Technology
Algorithmic Bias
Civil Liberties

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