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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 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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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

"Assault Weapon" Ban Introduced in House, 150 Democrats Support It

The bill prohibits the “sale, transfer, production, and importation” of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi-automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2018

Baltimore Forces Officers to Stay by Threatening to Sue

In order to resign without being sued, officers need to work for years after completing field training.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2018

NH Senate OKs Making Court Officers Eligible for Death Benefit

New Hampshire's court security officers who are killed in the line of duty would be eligible for the same death benefits as police officers and firefighters under a bill passed by the state Senate.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2018

Jury Awards More Than $37M to Family of Maryland Woman Over Fatal Police Shooting

A Baltimore County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Korryn Gaines — and awarded more than $37 million in damages — in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of the Randallstown, MD, woman who was fatally shot by a county police officer after a six-hour standoff in 2016.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2018

NYPD Officer Found Not Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman

A New York Police Department sergeant has been found not guilty in the fatal shooting of a bat-wielding mentally ill woman.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2018

Cop Killer Celebrates Conviction in Murders of 2 California Deputies

“Yay,” Bracamontes said quietly as the Oliver verdict was read, smiling toward the deputy’s widow sitting in the front row. In all, he was convicted on all of the 15 counts he faced, as well as five special circumstances.

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