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1. wyldfi+X3[view] [source] 2023-08-12 02:08:25
>>_delir+(OP)
> The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists.

Wow, unreal that she could approve such a warrant. Even in the absence of a federal statute it seems like a crazy step to take.

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2. tootie+Nd[view] [source] 2023-08-12 03:53:40
>>wyldfi+X3
I can't imagine they presented anything close to probable cause. The fact that they had personal information is grossly insufficient to suggest any kind of crime let alone identity theft. I hope that magistrate gets looked at very closely.
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