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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 WriterFebruary 5, 2018

IN Trooper Sued for Issuing Ticket to Motorist who Gave Him the Finger

The universal single-digit gesture of contempt is now the center of a federal lawsuit May filed last week against the man behind the patrol car’s wheel, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Matt Ames. According to the legal complaint, after seeing May’s middle-finger, Ames went after the driver, issuing him a ticket for “provocation.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2018

Detroit Police Sued Over 2015 Pursuit Crash That Killed 2 Children

Police said the chase began June 24, 2015, after an officer saw somebody in a Camaro with a gun. Officials said the Camaro got up to 95 mph while fleeing officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2018

TX Man Gets 15 Years for Role in Deaths of Officer, Boy During Pursuit

Garrett William Nee has been sentenced for his actions on Father's Day, June 19, 2016, when he led police on a pursuit, causing a crash that killed Patton Village, TX, Police Sgt. Stacey Baumgartner and a young boy in his family's car.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2018

No Charges for Officers in Dallas Sniper's Death

Dallas police officers who used a bomb robot to kill the sniper who ambushed officers and civilians during a downtown protest will not face charges, a grand jury has determined.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2018

San Francisco to Wipe Out Thousands of Marijuana Convictions

San Francisco will retroactively apply California's new marijuana legalization laws to prior convictions, expunging or reducing misdemeanor and felony convictions dating back to 1975, the district attorney's office announced Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2018

Video: Trial for Philly Officer's Accused Shooter Begins

Officer Jesse Hartnett was shot three times two years ago. As each charge was read, his accused shooter - rather than entering a plea of guilty or not guilty - replied, "I don't plead to anyone but Allah."

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Videosby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2018

Trial for Philly Officer's Accused Shooter Begins

Officer Jesse Hartnett was shot three times while sitting in his patrol car in West Philadelphia two years ago. Archer, rather than entering a plea of guilty or not guilty of charges in the shooting, replied, "I don't plead to anyone but Allah." More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2018

KS Officers Sued Over Fatal Shooting Caused by “Swatting” Call

The man who allegedly placed the call, Tyler Barris, 25, is not named in the lawsuit. He is facing criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter, giving a false alarm and interference with a law enforcement officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2018

UT Bill Lowers Age for Teens Accused of Killing Officers to Face Adult Charges

A new bill filed in the Utah State Legislature would lower the age for teenagers to face adult-level charges when they’re accused of killing police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2018

Supreme Court Rules for Police Officers in D.C. House Party Case

The court ruled unanimously that the officers could not be held liable for making the arrests after they came upon a scene of "utter Bacchanalia," as Justice Clarence Thomas described it in announcing the decision.

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