Tennessee woman falsely charged with bank theft in North Dakota sues for $10m in damages
Summary
A woman from Tennessee, Angela Lipps, was wrongly arrested and jailed for six months related to bank theft charges in North Dakota. She sued for $10 million, saying the Fargo police wrongly used AI facial recognition technology to accuse her without proper investigation.Key Facts
- Angela Lipps was arrested at gunpoint in Tennessee in July 2025.
- She was held in jail nearly six months before charges were dropped.
- Fargo police used AI facial recognition technology to identify her as a suspect.
- Lipps was never in North Dakota during the alleged bank theft.
- Her lawyer provided proof she was in Tennessee when the crime happened.
- Lipps missed family events and was denied basic care while jailed.
- She lost her home, car, and belongings during her imprisonment.
- The lawsuit claims police acted without proper training and ignored the risks of using AI alone to arrest her.
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