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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 WriterMarch 14, 2018

Florida Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Parkland Shooting Suspect

Broward State Attorney Michael Satz said he had filed the Notice of Intent to Seek Death in the case against 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 14, 2018

3 Men Convicted of Murdering Florida Deputy

Ingraham, Forbes and Delancy each face the death penalty for the murder and conspiracy to commit murder of a law enforcement officer. The same jury that found them guilty will be called back to court in as little as six weeks to review evidence that prosecutors say should be enough to warrant the ultimate punishment, according to the judge.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 14, 2018

Utah Officer Justified in Shooting Dog During Search for Missing Child, Court Says

“A missing child is a child who is in danger until they are found,” Murphy said. “What happened to Geist was an unfortunate situation, but we believe the court ruled correctly the officer acted in a reasonable manner when he was faced with a dog that was about to attack him.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2018

Florida Governor Signs ‘School Safety’ Bill That Could Arm Teachers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into state law new gun restrictions and a provision that allows teachers to arm themselves in response to the Parkland school shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2018

California Jail Inmate Paid $5.9 Million Over Injuries Caused by Suicide Attempt

"An inmate in the day room told deputies that inmate Garza was standing on his desk in his cell, falling backwards and hitting his head," an action he repeated four to six times, the summary stated.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2018

Widow of Slain Texas Trooper Pushing for Tougher "Bond" Laws

Trooper Damon Allen was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day in Freestone County, TX. Investigators say the trooper's suspected killer was out on bond for assaulting a Smith County, TX, deputy in July. Allen's wife wants to prevent repeat offenders from killing law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2018

Maryland's Highest Court Reinstates Officers' Names to Courts Database

Maryland’s highest court voted unanimously Tuesday to restore police officers’ names to the public online court database, overturning a change made last year that prompted an outcry when it went into effect last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2018

LAPD Officer Won't Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Armed Teen

Los Angeles County prosecutors outlined their reasoning in an 11-page memo made public Monday, saying Officer Eden Medina reasonably believed the teenager posed a deadly threat and used "reasonable force" to defend himself and others.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2018

Charlotte Refuses to Settle with Family Over Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting that Sparked Riots

“The city has refused to make any settlement offer whatsoever and has rejected all efforts to amicably settle the matter out of court,” said Justin Bamberg, who represents the Scott family.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

Axon CEO Rick Smith Relinquishes Salary for 10-Year Performance Plan

For the award to fully vest, Axon's market cap would have to grow ten-fold from recent levels to $13.5 billion, and key revenue and profitability goals would also have to be achieved.

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