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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 WriterAugust 6, 2010

Two New Orleans Officers Charged in Civilian Beating Death

The feds indicted Officers Melvin Williams and Matthew Moore for the beating that caused the death of civilian Raymond Robair. If convicted, Williams faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. Moore faces a possible maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2010

Detroit Officer Claims Harassment By Fired Chief's Lieutenant Girlfriend

Detroit police officer Shanda Starks has sued the department, claiming former Chief Warren Evans' girlfriend, a lieutenant, harassed her and forced her transfer out of the Executive Protection Unit where she guarded Mayor Dave Bing.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeJuly 30, 2010

The 'Independent Source' Doctrine

If you can identify two or more ways to justify a detention, arrest, search, or entry, you increase the odds that at least one of them will be upheld in court.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2010

NYC Pays $7 Million To Settle Federal Suit In Sean Bell Shooting

The city will pay $3.25 million to the children of Bell's fiance Nicole and $3.9 million to two of Bell's friends who were injured in the shooting. Joseph Guzman will receive $3 million and Trent Benefield will receive $900,000.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2010

Arizona Man Gets 115 Years for Shooting Female Cop

On Tuesday Aaron Baka Lopez, 37, was sentenced to 115 years in prison for shooting and wounding Officer Jennifer Moore of the Phoenix Police Department in 2008.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2010

Indiana Officer Suspended For Stunning 10-Year-Old Boy

The disciplinary measures were handed down to Officer Darrel Johnson, as well as Captain William Jennings, who were called to a daycare to calm down an out-of-control boy.

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2010

Officer Tasers Drunk Driver Resisting Arrest

This somewhat blurry clip with excellent audio shows a textbook case of the effective use of a stun gun on a suspect who repeatedly refuses to comply with an officer's lawful commands.

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ProductsJune 30, 2010

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2010

Chicago Mayor Says City Will Revise Gun Laws After High Court Ruling

"I'm disappointed by the decision, but it's not surprising," Mayor Daley said at a news conference. "We're still reviewing the entire decision, but it means that Chicago's current handgun ban is unenforceable…"

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2010

Supreme Court Rules for Gun Owners in Chicago Handgun Case

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms to the states in the second major victory for gun rights supporters in as many years.

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