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Court Rules Conviction Based on Mistaken Username Was Flawed

A court in Nova Scotia has ruled that a man's 18-month prison sentence was based on a flawed conviction due to a mistaken username. Prosecutors admitted the error in the case.

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A court in Nova Scotia has ruled that a man's 18-month prison sentence was based on a flawed conviction due to a mistaken username. Prosecutors admitted the error in the case.

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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

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Court Rules Conviction Based on Mistaken Username Was Flawed