In some states it is a crime to begin a criminal case without probable cause in bad faith and with the intent of harassing or injuring the other party. The crime is:

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The crime described is malicious prosecution, which involves the initiation of a criminal case without probable cause and with the intent to harm the other party. It is considered a form of harassment and is illegal in many states. Felonious intent and felonious harassment are not specific crimes, and misprision of a felony refers to the failure to report a known felony, which is not applicable here.

In Some States It Is a Crime to Begin a Criminal