Wrongful Arrest Based on Flawed Evidence | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

A wrongful arrest lawsuit rocks a December traffic stop gone wrong: Kenny King, a man with hip issues and poor eyesight who couldn’t legally drive, was jailed overnight after being mistaken for a fleeing Black suspect in a black hoodie — despite not being able to run, and despite dash cam footage cutting off at the critical moment. Just over a month later, charges were dropped when prosecutors admitted they couldn’t prove he was the driver. His lawyer says the trooper lacked proper ID training, and body cam footage showed the suspect wore a jacket with writing — not a hoodie — and King was…