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Wyclef was handcuffed after being mistaken for the suspect in an armed robbery.
The statement has been posted on the department’s official Facebook page. The department argues that despite the mix-up, cuffing Jean was a “lawful detention.” It’s later stated that the LASD are “apologetic for any inconvenience this process caused Mr. Jean.”
It is unfortunate that Mr. Jean was detained for six minutes during this investigation, as he had no involvement whatsoever in this violent crime. However, Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs are frequently required to make lawful detentions, under the strict parameters provided by law, in the interest of catching often dangerous and armed suspects in our communities and keeping the public safe. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is apologetic for any inconvenience this process caused Mr. Jean. We are grateful we were able to apprehend the robbery suspects and that no one was seriously injured
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