Tennessee Woman Hires Attorneys to Pursue Civil Rights Claims

Lawyers investigating case after AI wrongly identified woman as suspect in Fargo bank fraud

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:54am

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A Tennessee woman named Angela Lipps has hired a pair of lawyers, Eric Rice and Dane DeKrey, to investigate and pursue civil rights legal claims after she was jailed due to artificial intelligence incorrectly identifying her as a person involved in a Fargo bank fraud investigation. The attorneys are currently investigating the claims, but no lawsuit has been filed yet.

Why it matters

This case highlights growing concerns around the use of AI and facial recognition technology in law enforcement, which can lead to wrongful arrests and civil rights violations, especially for marginalized communities. It also raises questions about the legal recourse available to individuals who are harmed by these technologies.

The details

According to the report, Angela Lipps, a Tennessee resident, was jailed after AI technology incorrectly identified her as a suspect in a Fargo bank fraud investigation. Attorneys Eric Rice and Dane DeKrey have now been retained by Lipps to investigate and pursue potential civil rights claims related to the incident.

  • On March 18, 2026, the news was reported.

The players

Angela Lipps

A Tennessee woman who was wrongly jailed after AI technology identified her as a suspect in a Fargo bank fraud investigation.

Eric Rice

A Saint Paul-based attorney who has been retained by Angela Lipps to investigate and pursue civil rights legal claims.

Dane DeKrey

A Moorhead attorney who has been retained by Angela Lipps to investigate and pursue civil rights legal claims.

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What they’re saying

“No lawsuit has been filed.”

— Eric Rice, Attorney

What’s next

The attorneys are continuing to investigate the claims before deciding whether to file a lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability around the use of AI and facial recognition technology in law enforcement to prevent wrongful arrests and civil rights violations, especially for marginalized communities.