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perp walk
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The intentional public display before news cameras of a person in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the effectiveness of the authorities, or shaming the person.
Other meanings
2. verb
To take (someone) for a perp walk.
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