So, uh, very very peculiar. Peppermill has this pretty sophisticated, uh, artificial intelligence software that analyzes faces of previous trespassers. And they did a 100% match on this guy who whenever they trespassed him before presented an ID that had a different name. They look like the same exact guy. >> I am not Mike. I don't know nothing about Mike. So either he is who he says he is and he's not have ever actually trespassed, which I doubt because their software is pretty cool and the fact that he's acting super suspicious. I'll be 100% honest. >> It could legitimately be. You have a doppelganger running around. >> Well, unless I've gone crazy, I'm pretty sure it's not me. Nightmare becomes reality at a Reno, Nevada casino when AI facial recognition technology misidentifies someone, leading to a wrongful arrest and lands an innocent man behind bars. >> What the What the What the get his ID then? Why do I even carry that mother? >> The following is based on official police records and the footage has never been seen before until now. Please note that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. On September 17th, 2023, the Peppermill Casino calls the Reno Police Department to report that a trespasser has unlawfully returned to the casino. They report that they have the man in custody, but he's claiming to go by an entirely different name than the man they've previously trespassed. Officer Richard Jagger arrives at the casino at 5:48 a.m. Ko Estas, >> how you doing? >> Oh, thank God you're here. >> The man declaring his relief at the sight of the officer is 40-year-old Jason Killinger, who is accused of trespassing at the Peppermill Casino. >> So, what's going on? >> So, we got this uh alert private trespasser. >> Okay. and uh you know we made contact and the rest of it and he claims that wasn't him and >> my name just trying to uh get you guys to make phone call if it's him or not. >> So what's the issue you guys? Did he have a different driver's license or a secondary one or does he have more property than just this one? >> Uh just that those right there. One second, pal. >> But no other forms of identification through other things in his pocket. >> You guys ran this information through our dispatch >> uh through your guys' dispatch? No. >> No. [snorts] >> Through ours, you know, comes back as that being who he says he is on his ID. But [snorts] >> you know, that's what we that's what we went off right there. >> Yeah. And this is one of those things you guys have this fancy software that does all this stuff. So it's like >> officer, what's your name? Uh, one second, man. >> A few months earlier, a man named Michael had been trespassed from the casino for sleeping on the premises. >> All right, man. So, this is who you are? >> Yes. What? Your M Jagger is your first name or last name? >> Last name. >> All right, Mr. Jagger. Yes, that is who I am. I drive the semis for UPS. I am not Mike. I don't know nothing about Mike. I'm a craps player here. Look, there's my socks for >> Okay. >> UPS. Can you please you got a gun here. Will you take me out of these cuffs? My shoulders are killing me. >> You're going to sit there for a minute, man. So, when he gave you this information, did you guys verify it against an ID or how does that work? >> So, in that report there, there is an ID on there as well, and we can show you that one. >> Okay. >> Jason, a long combination vehicle driver, had been playing craps until about 3:00 a.m. when he decided to leave the pepper mill and go to the Atlantis Casino. On his way out, he stopped at a blackjack machine and started playing. There, he was approached by a security guard who addressed him as Mike. When Jason clarified that he was not Mike and presented the guard with his driver's license, the guard apologized and walked away. However, as Jason attempted to leave, he was surrounded by security guards and handcuffed. He was told that he was under arrest for trespassing. I >> just need a break. My shoulder is killing me. >> So, that's the ID that he presented. All be looking in the nose. >> Yeah. Huh. Weird. Very weird. Let me snap a picture of that. I'll run both names. >> The casino's AI facial recognition software positively identified Jason as Michael, the man they had trespassed. Let >> me step out. This way I get better reception. Yeah. The only thing that was weird is that we'll have to, [snorts] you know, lift him up and see how tall he is. >> Yeah, it's honest. >> That says it's he's 59 and that says 61. >> Yeah. >> This isn't the only difference between Michael and Jason's IDs. Jason is listed as 7 years younger than Michael and says that he weighs 50 lb more. As well, the signatures are different. In his report, Officer Jagger wrote, quote, "The associated demographics on each driver's license were fairly similar with the only major distinction being hazel and blue eyes, which are by their very nature similar eye colors and are dependent upon lighting." >> And the pictures are very I mean, the nose, >> right? And then we have our our new system, our new facial recognition system, >> and that's what it's telling us is it's telling us that it's looking at it and it's doing that. And then there was another one that came up when he was at the RTRK, which is one of our better cameras that this is right before we arrested. We looked at it and we said, "That's him." >> And it came up >> 100%. >> 100% match. >> Yeah. So the software is saying it that it's legit. I'm >> And it's pretty damn accurate. >> So either he prevent presented a fake a fake uh identification the first time >> or he's presenting it now. Even if you had twin, like a twin, it wouldn't be 100% >> on the facial, right? >> I wouldn't think so, but I don't know because they say twins share DNA, right? >> I guess it depends upon if they're identical. >> I've seen identical twins where it's like even I mean moms can tell them apart. The other thing that that kind of made us feel suspicious or >> us managers was right after our officers made contact and they saw the ID that he's presenting today >> and they're like, "Okay, it's not the same guy." >> He immediately gets up and starts cashing out like running through the door. I'm like, "Okay, if it really wasn't him, why is he running? >> Why is he getting ready to leave?" Jason would later explain that earlier that night he played at the Legends Bay Casino, the Nugget Casino, and the Elorado Casino before arriving at the Peppermill around 11:30 p.m. He claimed that each time he was up $200, he would move on to a new casino. And just before his arrest, he had made $200. He also estimated that prior to the 16th, he had gambled hundreds of times at the Peppermill without incident. After speaking with the Peppermill employee, Officer Jagger calls to check the police records. What's going on? >> I have a precarious situation. Um, I'm trying to positively identify somebody who may uh may or may have or may be using a fake ID. So, I've got two names, uh, two Nevada driver's license numbers and all that. If there's a chance I could have you run both and see if any of them come back and maybe send me, uh, >> pictures and an email of what their uh, IDs come back as. >> Yep. >> Huh. That is super weird. Do you see resemblance in those? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. That is >> Yeah, they're 83 and 78. Yeah, >> that's super weird. >> So, I have a feeling these are both the same guy, >> but he has different IDs. That's crazy because their software here, they have this facial recognition software here at the Peppermill and he came [clears throat] back as 100% match for the character who was previously trespassed. >> Yeah. Uhhuh. >> So, this is definitely a weird one. So, I have a feeling he's somehow making some fake identification or something. But, I mean, if you're pulling them up, then they're legitimate. >> Yeah, they're both through the DMV. At least he's somehow able to get him. >> With this discovery that both Michael and Jason's IDs are legitimate, officer Jagger calls his supervisor once again explaining that the Peppermill's AI technology came back with a 100% match that Jason and Michael are the same person. >> Then this guy that they have now detained presents a different ID with a different name, Jason Killinger, and that has a matching photo for him. Now, I mean, the photos are different photos, but they look like the same exact guy. The only difference is one has a chin goatee. >> Um, but uh definitely super weird. So, all of these driver's licenses are both valid. >> So, either he is who he says he is and he's not actually have ever actually trespassed, which I doubt because their software is pretty cool and the fact that he's acting super suspicious. Um, two, uh, I just have a feeling somehow maybe he's got a hookup at the DMV where he's got two different driver's licenses that are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, um, with different names and dates of birth. So, >> yeah, >> uh, I guess I'll arrest him on that and then just, uh, list him as a Jane, uh, John Doe and then have him booked in for a wins check. All righty. Well, that solves that. So, you guys got a a complaint? >> Yeah. Well, we filled out for you and then uh >> we got the statement and all that good stuff already done. Easy peasy. So, right now, because I can't identify you, man. It's weird name, man. >> Because uh essentially it looks like you have two names. I don't know, man. So, I can't identify you. Unfortunately, that means that they can't fight you. >> Officer Jagger collects Jason's things, which includes his driver's license, a peppermill players card in the name Jason Killinger, and a debit card from his credit union in the name of Jason Killinger. >> If you can't be cited, then you are arrested. So, >> I'm arrested. >> Yep. I'm going to >> jail. Yep. >> Are you kidding me? >> I'm not a joker, man. So, you'll be arrested and you'll get fingerprinted up at the jail and then they'll be able to discern your identity and what the mixup is with this uh stuff. I'll be 100% honest. >> Could legitimately be you have a doppelganger running around, but >> they are strikingly similar and enough. Uh they're fancy AI technology that reads faces. No, it says it's a 100% match. But at this point, our hands are tied because, >> you know, a reasonable and prudent person would based off the software, based off the pictures, based off of even your driver's license picture, make the uh reasonable conclusion that all three are the same person, just two different IDs with two different names. >> The back of the IDs because I have all the endorsements except for motorcycle and hazmat. >> Okay. >> Other than that, I got all the endorsements. But that's the thing is >> is his a CDL. >> So that's that's the thing is it's it's a either someone else is using your stuff or you're using somebody else's stuff. And unfortunately you look too much like the guy in that picture. So much so that the fancy computer that does all the face scanning of everybody who walks in this casino >> makes the same determination that my feeble human brain does. No. Okay. >> Jason's ID is a Nevada Real ID driver's license. In order to obtain a Nevada Real ID driver's license, a person must present themselves at the DMV with proof of identity, such as a birth certificate or a current US passport or US passport card, a social security card, and two documents proving Nevada residence. >> I can't believe I'm going through this. >> All I want to do is play some goddamn dice and make some money. >> Yeah. If I got a check stub from my work, >> a check stub. >> Yeah. Would that prove it to you guys? >> Um, honestly, man, >> no. >> The only way is kind of get your fingers. >> Later, Jason would reveal that along with a check stub in his vehicle, he also had a current vehicle registration for his car in his name, a Department of Transportation medical card, a Teamster's local 533 Union card, and a valid vehicle insurance card. all in his name. Officer Jagger's police report would later state that quote, "Due to John Doe having conflicting identification, he lacked satisfactory evidence to reasonably assure me that he was who he claimed to be. I don't know what the >> Yeah, it's one of those, like I said, man, if it turns out that it's not you." Stop me. >> It's one of those ones you can call the director and be like, "Hey man, your software is made at critical error." >> This is what my tax dollars are paying for. >> It's not built for comfort. >> Get the in. >> It's not built for comfort, pal. >> Very sorry. >> Before he leaves, another officer arrives at the casino and officer Jagger takes the opportunity to once again explain the situation. >> It's super weird. This poor guy might be like legitimately somebody else >> and something else. >> I don't know. >> Soon, Officer Jagger begins the drive to the Wo County detention facility. >> I'll be honest, I don't know what to think cuz uh usually those systems are pretty good. Like, >> we've used those systems in the past to catch homicide suspects. >> Sure. >> Um so like >> they're fairly reliable. So if it comes back, you know, one angle on your face, it was 99%, the other one was 100%. >> Is that right? >> Yeah. So it's like it's it says that you're that guy. >> Well, unless I've gone crazy, I'm pretty sure it's not me. >> Yeah. >> You seem like a standup guy and it's a probably a really terrible case of mistaken identity. >> I can't believe I've been arrested. I've never been arrested. Never. Not once. What the What the What the Get his ID then? Why do I even carry that mother? >> That one young security guard man like a robot. That's what pisses me off is because they don't think, you know, it's like, well, this is what I was taught. Use your head. And then people aren't smart enough to think for themselves. They're just not. >> Yep. Fortunately, it's the world we live in. If >> all goes well, you should be out of those cuffs in the next hopefully 8 to 10 minutes. >> Okay, good. All because some that looks like me was sleeping in the casino. It's not me. >> Despite Jason's continued protests, Officer Jagger hands him off to the jail staff. Jason's fingerprints were soon submitted for analysis. >> Best of luck, man. >> This one. That's okay. >> Yeah. So, weird. It's super weird. >> So, it's one of those ones like I genuinely >> like I kind of believe him. >> Yeah. >> It wasn't long before the fingerprint analysis conclusively established that Jason had been telling the truth all along and he was in fact Jason Killinger. Later that same day around 400 p.m. Jason was released from the jail on his own recgnissance. The day after his release on September 18th, 2023, he went to Renown Urgent Care Vista where he was diagnosed with a strain of both the right and left shoulder and contusions on both wrists. On July 30th, 2025, Jason filed a complaint in federal court against Reno police officer Richard Jagger. While at the jail and after his identity had been confirmed, his arrest papers were changed from John Doe to Jason Killinger. The federal complaint states that this meant Jason would be prosecuted for trespassing, even though Michael had been the only one who was trespassed. According to the complaint, Jason's charge of trespassing was eventually dismissed. However, he now has a criminal record. According to the complaint, facial recognition technology has led to wrongful arrests in Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland, and Texas. Many cities now conclude that for an arrest, there has to be some kind of secondary corroborating evidence that is unrelated before there can be sufficient justification to arrest. Jason Killinger's case remains ongoing. 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