Wrongly jailed woman seeks action against Atlanta cops

Woman loses her home and car while she is jailedShe was mistaken for a suspect and jailed for nearly two monthsDistrict attorney acknowledges mistake
Atlanta (CNN) -- When Teresa Culpepper called Atlanta police to report her car stolen, the last thing she expected was to land behind bars for 53 days in a case of mistaken identity.
Mistaken for a woman of the same first name who was wanted on a battery charge, Culpepper is now trying to return her life to normal after the ordeal cost her home and her car. Her attorney said none of it would have happened if police had followed basic procedures.
"This is something that should not have ever happened. It is nuts," said attorney Ashleigh Merchant.
While police did not return calls to CNN about Culpepper, the district attorney has determined that she was the wrong person arrested.
Culpepper's saga started August 21, whe she called police to report that her car was stolen, Merchant said. An officer took information from her, but never filed a report. Shortly after, police dispatchers called out a bulletin, alerting officers to look out for a woman named Teresa Gilbert who was suspected of aggravated battery.
Police returned to Culpepper's house and arrested her. And the differences between the two women didn't stop at their last names, Merchant said.
"The birth dates didn't match. The addresses were different. The description didn't match. Other than the name Teresa, nothing matched," Merchant said. "All they had to do was show a picture of Teresa to the victim and none of this would have happened."
Even so, Culpepper was held in jail, handed a bond she couldn't cover and indicted. She remained in jail for days, thinking there was no way out of the predicament.
It wasn't until weeks later that the battery victim came forward in court and cleared Culpepper's name.
Still, released on October 12, Culpepper found herself homeless and her car in the impound lot.
"After investigating this matter thoroughly and discussing it carefully with the Atlanta Police Department, we have concluded that the wrong person was arrested," District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. said in a written statement to CNN affiliate WSB. "The fact that both of the women in question had the same first name and lived in the same police beat led the officer to believe Ms. Culpepper was responsible ... Unfortunately, the officer never presented a picture or any form of identification to the victim."
Culpepper is seeking legal action against the Atlanta police, Merchant said.
"It is scary, really," Merchant said. "Because it is not like Teresa is an uncommon name. It makes you feel that it could have happened to anybody."
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Tevez facing Man City disciplinary action

AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Manchester City fans made their feelings towards Tevez clear during a Premier League clash with Blackburn.Manchester City say Carlos Tevez has a case to answer of breach of contractTevez allegedly refused to come on as a substitute during match with Bayern MunichThe Argentina striker could be hit with a record fine for a footballer in Britain

(CNN) -- Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary action from Manchester City after the Argentina striker's apparent refusal to come on as a substitute during a European Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

City said in a statement on Wednesday that Tevez, 27, had a case to answer in relation to "breach of contract", having conducted an investigation into the events which occurred during the club's 2-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena on September 27.

The former club captain was suspended by City following the incident, but the statement also confirmed Tevez was expected to return to training with manager Roberto Mancini's team on Thursday.

Tevez strike is sad for soccer

"The club has now reached a stage in its investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract," read the statement on City's official website.

"Accordingly, the club has informed him that he will face disciplinary proceedings and the hearing will be convened shortly. Carlos will be required to report to Roberto Mancini for training on Thursday."

there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract
Manchester City statement

British newspaper The Guardian reported every player and coach interviewed during City's investigation refused to back-up Tevez's claims that the events in Munich were the result of a "misunderstanding" between himself and Italian coach Mancini.

The publication goes on to claim Tevez will be hit with a six-week fine, which could be as much as $2.3 million dollars given the former Corinthians star's alleged $392,000-per-week wages.

The multi-million dollar figure would represent the largest sanction ever handed to a footballer in Britain.

Tevez denied he had refused to take to the pitch against Bayern, saying in his own statement following the match with the German outfit: "I wish to state that I never refused to play.

"There was some confusion on the bench and I believe my position may have been misunderstood. Going forward I am ready to play when required and to fulfil my obligations."

Tevez suspended by Manchester City

One-time West Ham forward Tevez has been consistently linked with a move away from City over the past 12 months, after handing in a transfer request in December 2010.

The former Boca Juniors players also saw a move back to Corinthians fall through in July, with the Brazilian outfit claiming there was insufficient time to complete the deal before the close of the transfer window.

Tevez is yet to score for City this season having been their top marksman last campaign with 20 English Premier League goals.

The Citziens return to domestic action this weekend, with Aston Villa visiting the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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Tevez facing Man City disciplinary action

AppId is over the quota
Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary action from Manchester City after the Argentina striker's apparent refusal to come on as a substitute during a European Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

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Football: Tevez facing Man City disciplinary action

Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary action from Manchester City after the Argentina striker's apparent refusal to come on as a substitute during a European Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

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