PETERSON, Justice.
The issue presented in this case, one of first impression, is whether a complaint of negligent accusation and misidentification of a criminal suspect states a claim upon which relief can be granted. We hold that it does not, for longstanding public policy reasons encouraging witness/victim participation in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The issue arises in the following factual context. Defendant was sexually assaulted as she...
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