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0 pointsotterley2mo ago0 comments

The article headline says “investigated,” not “punished.”

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The investigation consisted of the police busting into their house and stealing all of their electronic devices, which is a punishment.

otterleyOP2mo ago

Securing physical evidence subject to a warrant is not punishment under the law. But I take your point that this seems like a pretty heavy-handed reaction.

pocksuppet2mo ago

The law may not call a spade a spade, but it still is.

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pocksuppet2mo ago

The investigation consisted of the police busting into their house and stealing all of their electronic devices, which is a punishment.

otterleyOP2mo ago

Securing physical evidence subject to a warrant is not punishment under the law. But I take your point that this seems like a pretty heavy-handed reaction.

pocksuppet2mo ago

The law may not call a spade a spade, but it still is.

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