Can you be sued for wrongful arrest if you did not know the accused and were just going off video and other information?

Yes, if she is being sued, she should retain a defense attorney. If she had renter's or homeowner's insurance at the time of this incident, she may be covered under the policy for this claim being made against her. She should place her insurance carrier on notice of the claim and ask them to retain the defense attorney for her.

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