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Canada probes wrongful imprisonment tied to Skyrim username error
Canadian authorities are investigating how a mistaken Skyrim-inspired username led to an innocent man being wrongfully imprisoned for 18 months.
Key points
- The error involved confusion over a username referencing The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
- A simple typographical error in the username went undetected through multiple legal checks.
- The case has prompted scrutiny of Canada's justice system procedures.
- The wrongful imprisonment lasted for 18 months before being discovered.