Daily Archives: November 14, 2024

W.D.Mo.: Judge actually participating in seizure denied absolute immunity

A state judge is denied absolute immunity for allegedly participating in a seizure in the courthouse rather than just ordering it. Rockett ex rel. His Minor Children v. Eighmy, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 205918 (W.D. Mo. Nov. 13, 2024). A … Continue reading

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CA9: Inevitable discovery doesn’t apply when it’s speculative

The good faith exception doesn’t apply where binding appellate precedence doesn’t specifically authorize the officer’s actions. And, as to inevitable discovery of defendant’s cell phone seizure, it was found speculative because he happened to be at the scene and they … Continue reading

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Govt. Technology: NYPD Using Drones to Respond on ‘Select Priority’ Calls

Govt. Technology: NYPD Using Drones to Respond on ‘Select Priority’ Calls (“The Drone as First Responder program, piloted earlier this year, is now operational in five command areas of the New York City Police Department. The devices are intended to … Continue reading

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