# Should Police Wipe a Criminal's Cellphone Before Returning It?–U.S. vs. Stathas

- Source: Hacker News
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:28:26+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2026/10/should-police-wipe-a-criminals-cellphone-before-returning-it-u-s-v-stathas.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/should-police-wipe-a-criminal-s-cellphone-before-returning-it-u-s-vs-s-d23f0c/

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