Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
The Verge • 7/24/2026 – 7/29/2026
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Final Score27/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-24
- 2026-07-26
- 2026-07-28Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search? (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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