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Should Police Wipe a Criminal’s Cellphone Before Returning It?–U.S. v. Stathas

· Blog Ericgoldman · Oct. 17, 2026, 4:36 p.m.
Content Regulation Privacy/Security privacy law enforcement criminal justice Technology and Law
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This blog post discusses the legal implications of whether police should erase a criminal’s cellphone data before returning it after a conviction. It focuses on a particular case involving a defendant who pleaded guilty to enticing a minor for unlawful activity, exploring the intersection of privacy and law enforcement.
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