mistaken identity

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mistaken identity

n → errore m di persona
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"He told me only a week or two ago that he thinks he knows why his brother was taken--that it was a case of mistaken identity. He was not so sure about it until von Goss was killed, apparently by the same creature, the night the lion entered the trenches.
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Everyone is shocked when Sheila returns to Palenque and a case of mistaken identity is revealed.
Wesseler, Marlis. South of the border
A 64-YEAR-OLD man was beaten up in what police believe could be a case of mistaken identity.
Man, 64 beaten up
The family of Derek Bond, 72, pictured, said they believed he was the victim of mistaken identity when he was detained two weeks ago on suspicion of a marketing scam in the US.
OAP `one of most wanted'
Mr Moorehouse was shot in both legs three weeks ago in what Gardai believe was a definite case of mistaken identity.
GUN IS FOUND
What researchers have stumbled upon is in essence a dangerous case of mistaken identity.
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CHR: 'Mistaken identity' arrest of columnist shows need for due diligence in operations !-- -- (Philstar.com) - June 10, 2019 - 8:57pm MANILA, Philippines The "mistaken" arrest of Davao Today columnist Margarita Valle is a reminder for police to exercise "utmost due diligence" in carrying out arrests, the Commission on Human Rights said Monday.
CHR: 'Mistaken identity' arrest of columnist shows need for due diligence in operations
Hindi na sana nagkaroon ng paghuli ng isang mistaken identity,' Gadon stressed.
'Fall guy' in Fr. Nilo slay case won't file raps vs cops
The Tangerines are appealing Paul Paton's red card due to mistaken identity but Butcher has not been cited despite being the man involved.
CELTIC DEMAND TO KNOW WHY BUTCHER'S OFF HOOK; SCOTTISH CUP ROW
A MAN who was fatally stabbed outside a pub is believed to have been a victim of mistaken identity, police said yesterday.
'Mistaken identity' in fatal stabbing
POLICE confirmed a couple whose home was shot at in a quiet street were victims of mistaken identity.
Gunmen hit wrong house
Summary: FUJAIRAH -- People have landed in jail due to mistaken identity in several countries in the past.
A case of mistaken identity (card)
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