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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 WriterApril 5, 2017

Video: Oklahoma Officer Suing Taco Bell, Claims Tainted Meal Caused Severe Burns

"The problem is the pepper that was put on there was to an extent that it caused severe burning and blistering in his mouth," said Brian Dell, Byrne's attorney.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 5, 2017

Oklahoma Officer Suing Taco Bell, Claims Tainted Meal Caused Severe Burns

"The problem is the pepper that was put on there was to an extent that it caused severe burning and blistering in his mouth," said Brian Dell, Byrne's attorney.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2017

TASER Announces Program to Offer Free Body Cameras to Law Enforcement, Company Name Change

Starting today, Axon's Community One program will provide a free body camera and Evidence.com evidence management software to every American officer for one year, says company president Luke Larson. "We believe so confidently in our solution that we want to get this technology out to every officer," he says.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 31, 2017

TN Supreme Court Upholds State's Lethal Injection Protocol

The Tennessee Supreme Court’s message Wednesday to murderers condemned to die was simple: It doesn’t have to be pain-free or quick and you don’t get a second shot at life if the first attempt doesn’t do the job.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2017

Death Benefit for Families of MA First Responders Doubled

Surrounded by public safety officials, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday signed a law doubling the death benefit for families of Massachusetts first responders killed in the line of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017

Man Tied to Gun Used In Fatal Shooting of OR Sergeant Gets 12 Years

"I appreciate that you are not the one who caused the death of a heroic sworn officer,'' Simon told Jones. "But your possession of the firearm...did lead to the death of Sgt. Goodding.''

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017

AZ Bill Would Bump Up Penalty for Assault on Off-Duty Police

Arizona lawmakers on Tuesday engaged in a heated debate over whether they should approve a bill that would specify aggravated assault against off-duty police officers is a crime equal to assaulting an on-duty officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2017

Attorneys for BLM Activist Try to Get Officer’s Lawsuit Dismissed

An attorney for Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson urged a federal judge Monday to dismiss a lawsuit by an unnamed Baton Rouge police officer who claims he was injured during a protest four days after the deadly police shooting of Alton Sterling in the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2017

Attacking Police Officers Now a Hate Crime in KY

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has signed into law legislation that makes it a hate crime to attack a police officer or emergency responder. The state joined Louisiana as the only other state with a "Blue Lives Matter" law.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 21, 2017

Video: FL Prosecutor Fights to Stay on Cop Killing Case, Prevent Death Penalty

Ayala told the judge she believes the governor overstepped his bounds by removing her and she had already turned in a notice to not seek the death penalty against Loyd so the accused cop killer should not face capital punishment.

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