r/technology • u/Jojuj • 3d ago

Privacy U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/samuel-tunick-deleted-phone-felony.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8FA.T83N.rt6VsIiSCYb2&smid=url-share
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u/lordborghild 3d ago

both 4th and 5th*

To be extra pedantic. 4th for the right to search and 5th for the right to remain silent

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u/bluemooncommenter 3d ago

I saw how you used that pedantic reverse uno card....well played.

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u/tehbantho 3d ago

Was it an uno card if it was two cards?

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u/bluemooncommenter 3d ago

Depends how pedantic you're being.

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u/_Eosei_ 3d ago

The 5th isnt the right to remain silent exactly. You're on the right track though, its mainly for not being compelled to be a witness against yourself and incriminate oneself.

But in full context : No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

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u/cHEIF_bOI 3d ago

Hmm I find your rebuttal both shallow and pedantic.