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Canada Is Investigating Skyrim Username Error That Sent Innocent Man to Prison

Nova Scotia officials are examining how a mistaken username inspired by The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim helped send an innocent man to prison for 18 months. The case is now drawing scrutiny over how a seemingly minor error went undetected through multiple stages of the Canadian justice system, resulting in what a top gover...

Nova Scotia officials are examining how a mistaken username inspired by The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim helped send an innocent man to prison for 18 months. The case is now drawing scrutiny over how a seemingly minor error went undetected through multiple stages of the Canadian justice system, resulting in what a top government official labeled a "shocking miscarriage of justice" for one unfortunate Skyrim fan.

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