Daily Archives: August 13, 2016

D.Neb., M.D.Fla., C.D.Cal. also sustain an NIT search warrant for IP addresses

Another NIT warrant upheld in a child pornography case. United States v. Laurita, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 103405 (D.Neb. Aug. 5, 2016)* (collecting cases):

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M.D.Fla.: CSLI information captured by Stingray would be unreasonable under 4A except defs had no standing in burner phones they disassociated themselves from

Use of a Stingray to capture defendants’ cell phone location information in real time was unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment [without much discussion], but the defendants lack standing to complain. The mere fact the government referred to the phones as … Continue reading

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New law review article: How Governments Pay: Lawsuits, Budgets, and Police Reform

Joanna C. Schwartz, How Governments Pay: Lawsuits, Budgets, and Police Reform, 63 UCLA L. Rev. 1144 (2016). Abstract:

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M.D.Fla.: Reliance on a state court tracking order years ago was entitled to good faith

Under the Stored Communications Act, one must still prove standing as an “aggrieved person.” A state court cell phone tracking order is entitled to good faith exception deference, particularly since it was issued prior to any cases on the subject. … Continue reading

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WSJ Blog: Study Links Police Bodycams to Increase in Shooting Deaths

WSJ Blog: Study Links Police Bodycams to Increase in Shooting Deaths by Jacob Gershman: In the wake of high-profile police shootings, the Obama administration has encouraged local police departments to equip their officers with body-worn cameras. The devices, said Attorney … Continue reading

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