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Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Sep 17, 2026 · 24-12448 · Appeal

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Can evidence from a suspect online tip be used in court?

TL;DR

  1. 1A company reported suspected child abuse material linked to an account.
  2. 2Police got a search warrant, but the evidence was excluded by the court.
  3. 3The government argues the detective acted in good faith, making evidence admissible.

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