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The case centers on Tunick's use of GrapheneOS, an open-source operating system that works on Google Pixel phones and lets users enter a passcode to wipe a...

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[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 51 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The motion also states that Tunick asked four times to speak with a lawyer and was denied each time.

Fuck all the way off. This man did nothing wrong during this interaction, its police that fucked up.

[–] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 days ago

It's a scary moment, but I'm very gently optimistic that it will set some good precedent, and that he might have a strong case to counter sue over the blatant infringement of his rights.