Woman Wrongfully Jailed After Facial Recognition Misidentification in Tennessee

Summary

In July 2025, 50‑year‑old Angela Lipps was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Tennessee after facial‑recognition software mistakenly identified her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank‑fraud case. A detective linked her social‑media profile and driver’s license to the suspect, leading to her extradition and multiple charges. Lipps proved she was in Tennessee during the crimes, resulting in the dismissal of charges and her release after nearly six months in custody, without compensation. The incident underscores concerns about wrongful arrests caused by algorithmic errors.