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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 WriterJanuary 7, 2016

Judge Rules Porter Must Testify in Trial of Other Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Case

Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams denied a motion by Officer William Porter's attorneys to quash a subpoena for him to appear at the trial of fellow Officer Caesar Goodson trial, the second of six Baltimore police officers to face trial in the death of Freddie Gray.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Chicago Man

The father of Quintonio LeGrier, the 19-year-old man fatally shot by Chicago police as he reportedly charged them with a baseball bat over the weekend, has taken legal action against the city of Chicago.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

2 Women Sue Minneapolis Over Police Use of Force During Jamar Clark Shooting Protest

Two women who say Minneapolis police officers hit them with nightsticks during a Nov. 18 clash between protesters and law enforcement at the Fourth Precinct police station are suing the city, alleging excessive use of force and violation of their free speech rights.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 8, 2015

Officer to Get Over $155K from NYC After Exposing Arrest Quotas

New York City will pay out more than $285,000 and clear the record of a police officer who was repeatedly punished by NYPD brass for exposing arrest quotas in a Bronx precinct, his lawyers announced today.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeDecember 3, 2015

Self-Inflicted Wounds

There are times when "tactical language" may be the only thing some suspects respond to. But that doesn't mean profanity should be your default method of communicating with everyone with whom you come in contact.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2015

Video: Arizona Sheriff's Agency to Test Less-Lethal Pistol

The Pinal County (AZ) Sheriff's Office is the first U.S. law enforcement agency to adopt the Defenzia M-09 less-lethal handgun, which fires rubber bullets.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 23, 2015

Michael Brown's Family Gets 2016 Court Date for Wrongful Death Suit

A federal judge in St. Louis has scheduled an October 2016 trial in the case of Michael Brown Sr. and Lesley McSpadden against the city of Ferguson, its former police chief, and former officer Darren Wilson.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 23, 2015

"Clock Kid" Sues Texas City, Police Chief, School for $15 Million Plus Written Apologies

A “letter of demand” sent to Mohamed’s former school and city officials by his lawyers—Laney & Bollinger of Plainview, Texas—warns that they will be seeking $15 million and written apologies from Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and Police Chief Larry Boyd for their handling of the situation.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 13, 2015

Lawsuit Filed Against Fox Lake Officer's Estate

A man who says he was "singled out" by police immediately following the September death of Lt. Joe Gliniewicz has filed a lawsuit against the officer's estate and the Village of Fox Lake, Illinois, his lawyer said in a statement Friday.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2015

Colorado Springs Officers No Longer Have to Take Fitness Test After Lawsuit

Last Friday the Colorado Springs Police Department agreed to the demands of 12 female officers who filed a civil suit claiming the fitness tests are discriminatory. All the officers were over the age of 40. More Here.

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