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by dheera 1774 days ago
There is no reason to take the guy into custard for downloading a file, he didn't do anything violent, and should be allowed to stay home as long as he cooperates with the investigation.

Cooperative people accused of non-violent crimes should NEVER be taken into custody until proven guilty in a court with fair trial.
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mellosouls 1774 days ago
There is no reason to take the guy into custard for downloading a file

He was definitely in a jam

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jdjdu 1774 days ago
>Cooperative people accused of non-violent crimes should NEVER be taken into custody until proven guilty in a court with fair trial.

Uh, so if someone set fire to a bunch of homes in a neighborhood, and there's video of them doing it, but they did it knowing the homes were empty, they should just be left free until the trial is over? I'm sorry but I feel like a lot of online comments on criminal justice are very shortsighted

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unholythree 1774 days ago
A quick google search indicates arson is considered a violent crime in the US even though it is a property crime. I assume because of the high potential of injury or death. I do however agree with you that there are some property or financial crimes in which arresting a suspect would be warranted, especially if they had incentive to flee or intimidate potential witnesses.
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dheera 1773 days ago
Property crimes, yes, arrest.

Financial crimes, no. Holding them hostage isn't useful or productive. As long as they are cooperative with investigation, let them be until a verdict is reached.

It's too easy for governments to accuse people on a whim of financial "crimes" that aren't really crimes. That sets a very bad precedent for misuse of power. Next thing you know they'll be randomly arresting people from their bedroom for suspected tax evasion instead of auditing them. Not good for those who did follow the rules.

There are real crimes, yes, but there is too much grey area and there is no danger to people or property to let financial crime suspects be at home.

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crimsoneer 1774 days ago
The reason will have been to secure any potential digital evidence. Could have done it with a warrant, but it's much of a muchness frankly
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