# The Skyrim-inspired username "fus_ro_dah" was used as evidence to imprison an innocent man while an actual criminal seemingly roamed free for 6 years

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-skyrim-inspired-username-fus-ro-dah-was-used-as-evidence-to-imprison-an-innocent-man-while-an-actual-criminal-seemingly-roamed-free-for-6-years/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6b9683e6258eb0f99ecb1e)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #actual #articles #criminal #evidence #free #imprison #innocent #inspired
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