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ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal judge in New York refused to dismiss the false arrest, malicious prosecution and conspiracy claims brought by a casino patron against the city of Saratoga Springs. She was mistakenly given an extra $850 while redeeming lottery scratch-off tickets, and asked the cashier to verify the amount because she thought it was too much; regardless she was arrested over the act even though the district attorney believed no crime had been committed.

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