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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 WriterJuly 31, 2015

Alabama Inmate Claims Correction Officers Tortured Him with Snake

According to the lawsuit, Redding claims Glenn brought a yellow Burmese python described as being 6 to 7 feet long into the jail. Despite the claims in the suit, Burmese pythons are not venomous.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 23, 2015

Video: Chicago Police Sued Over High-Speed Pursuit

A total of 20 Chicago police officers are being sued over a chase that resulted in the death of a 13-month-old boy.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2015

Occupy Protester Gets $50K Settlement for Pepper Spraying by NYPD Officer

An NYPD deputy inspector's notorious pepper-spraying of Occupy Wall Street protesters in 2011 has resulted in an additional $50,001 settlement.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2015

NYPD Settles with Eric Garner's Estate for $5.9 Million

"Following a judicious review of the claim and facts of this case, my office was able to reach a settlement with the estate of Eric Garner that is in the best interests of all parties," said New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, whose office is charged with settling claims against the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2015

Fired Muslim Tennessee Trooper Seeks Damages

A Sunni Muslim state trooper who convinced a judge he was fired for his faith now wants the Tennessee Department of Safety to pay a financial price for its discrimination.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2015

Maine Becomes Sixth State to Sign Constitutional Carry Bill

Legislative Document 652 will now allow Maine citizens over the age of 21 to carry a firearm without possessing a government permission slip, better known as a concealed carry permit.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2015

Connecticut Governor Signs Bill to Promote Police Disclosure of Arrest Information

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed a bill to bring arrest details to light as part of the state's sunshine law ensuring public access to government records and proceedings.

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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeJuly 7, 2015

Entries and Civil Liability

Fortunately, the Supreme Court recently overturned two federal court rulings that had exposed officers to potential liability in cases involving warrantless entries.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2015

Michigan Officer Sues Agency Over Suspension, Allegations of Brutality

Inkster, Mich., police officer Phillip (Chuck) Randazzo, 44, is suing his employer after it released video and suspended him in connection with the highly publicized Floyd Dent arrest and subsequent allegations of police brutality, according to the complaint filed Monday in Wayne County Circuit Court.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2015

Muslim Woman Sues Michigan Agency for Making Her Remove Hijab for Photos

Maha Aldhalimi of Wayne County said that a police officer arrested her on Sept. 15, 2004, after spotting her in a no-parking zone outside a Wal-Mart store in Dearborn. After checking her license and registration, the officer said she "had a warrant for her arrest for an unpaid parking violation."

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