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DOJ declines to charge officer in fatal shooting of armed teen
by Brian SeayThe Justice Department will not pursue federal charges against an Alabama police officer for the shooting death last summer of an armed teenager.
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Former highway patrol officer charged with cyberstalking
by Brian SeayA former Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant was arrested and charged last week with cyberstalking and deprivation of rights under color of law.
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Headed to auction: Hitler’s ‘mobile device of destruction’
by Jennifer CruzThe phone was "arguably the most destructive 'weapon' of all time, which sent millions to their deaths around the world,” the auction house notes.
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Chicago appeals court: Facebook photos admissible in gunrunner’s trial
by Brian SeayRejecting a convicted gunrunner’s argument Friday, an appeals court in Chicago reaffirms that photos posted to social media can be used against you in court.
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California streets are safe now: Gun-like smartphone cases banned
by Chris EgerWest Coast lawmakers have left no stone unturned in their crusade to protect the public from gun-like objects as a new law banning the sale or manufacture of phone cases resembling guns was signed Friday.
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Minnesota Senate protects public from gun-like cell phone cases
by Chris EgerIn a unanimous vote on Wednesday, the state Senate approved a bill to criminalize the possession of a phone case that resembles a firearm.
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Burglar busted after losing car keys, cell phone, returning to scene
by Jennifer CruzThe homeowner found the items on her bed, and while the suspect first told police a friend borrowed his car, later admitted to at least two area burglaries.
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Burglar’s accidental ‘butt dial’ alerted authorities of his plans, ended in arrest
by Jennifer CruzThe accidental call let authorities hear his plans and led them right to Scott Esser, who is suspected of several area burglaries.
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The cell phone case that’s not a very good idea
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities said officers don't need to be put in a position to make a split-second decision when someone, not thinking it through, pulls out their cell phone during a traffic stop.
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Teen shot to death while tracking down lost cell phone (VIDEO)
by Jennifer Cruz“It's certainly extreme,” said Const. Ken Steeves. “No one ever would have predicted or even thought that a loss of life would have resulted from a loss of a phone.”
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The most important phone call in the world (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzCincinnati police Capt. Maris Herold said the man has a prior criminal history and the shooting, which probably occurred over a turf war, was reckless.
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Venezuelan man admits making threatening calls to Newtown residents after 2012 school shooting
by Daniel TerrillA Venezuelan man pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to residents in Newtown, Connecticut, shortly after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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