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Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2013

Video: NYPD Arrests Man Filming Outside Station

A man arrested outside a New York City police station claims he was falsely arrested for taking photos and filming officers coming and going in their personal vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2013

Okla. Cop Kills Hostage-Taker, Saves Toddler

A man was shot and killed by a Midwest City (Okla.) Police officer Monday afternoon after holding a toddler hostage for more than half an hour inside a grocery store, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2013

Mistrial Declared In Detroit Cop's OIS Case

Detroit Police Officer Joseph Weekley will stand trial a second time for the shooting death of 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley Jones after a judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2013

Md. Recruit Wounded In Training Sues

The University of Maryland Police recruit who was shot in the head during a training exercise has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit naming the city, county and individual officers involved in the unauthorized training.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2013

Texas Woman Accuses Cop of Excessive Force

Vanessa Aguilar is seeking unspecified damages in a lawsuit that accuses Officer Juan Rangel of grabbing her by the neck, slamming her to the ground and punching her before attempting to place her in handcuffs.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleJune 14, 2013

Shots Fired: Carbondale, Illinois 01/29/2007

When Officer John Doogan and his partner arrived at the cottage house on Beveridge Street, all they knew was that it was a domestic call and that such calls took all shapes and forms. Neither officer knew just how out of control things had gotten before their arrival and how bad things were about to get.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 13, 2013

Detroit Cop Testifies About Fatal Raid

The Detroit Police SWAT operator accused of negligently causing a 7-year-old's death testified Thursday that the shooting was accidental. Watch Joseph Weekley's testimony. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2013

Fla. Executes Inmate In CO's Death

The state of Florida administered a lethal injection Wednesday to a death row inmate convicted of killing a corrections officer during a botched jail break nearly three decades ago.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2013

Video: Detroit Cop Says Fatal Raid Shooting Not Negligent

The Detroit Police tactical operator accused of negligently causing a 7-year-old's death testified Thursday that he constantly thinks about a shooting he said was accidental.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 11, 2013

Troubled Ex-Cop Killed In Ga. Evidence Room

A former Sardis (Ga.) Police officer once nicknamed "Robocop" was fatally shot by a current officer early Monday after he was found in the station's evidence room wielding an ax.

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