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

Technology & Marketing Law Blog 2026-10-17

Summary:

“Stathas pleaded guilty in 2023 to enticing a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity” (18 U.S.C. § 2422(b)). He was sentenced to 180 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release. As part of the arrest and investigation,...

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Eric Goldman

Date tagged:

10/17/2026, 15:02

Date published:

10/17/2026, 11:38