Deputy Challenges Illegal Search Evidence | Fargo News

A former sheriff’s deputy is challenging his 18-month prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material, arguing the evidence was obtained illegally. His defense contends the search warrant lacked sufficient probable cause and that the “good faith exception” shouldn’t apply, since the warrant was based on unverified hearsay. They also dispute the assumption that seeking counseling for pornography addiction equates to viewing illegal content, and question whether internet search terms about teenage girls automatically imply illegal material. The court is now reviewing the case, with the state relying on a written brief, and a final decision pending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba3e4bb97793b10f