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11. Police have no such authority

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 08:49 PM

Apr 2012

Only a judge can restrict movement, confiscate a passport, etc.

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I'm really confused - did I miss something lacrew Apr 2012 #2

Not yet, but that's is what most people are assuming. Incitatus Apr 2012 #4

His lawyers lacrew Apr 2012 #6

well that's not exactly how it went down with the lawyers... grasswire Apr 2012 #7

OK - then perhaps option 2 lacrew Apr 2012 #8

No, he has not been charged with anything. Free as a bird. LisaL Apr 2012 #5

Police have no such authority ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2012 #11

Another attempt to start an internet rumor in this case. former9thward Apr 2012 #10

He doesn't have to be "caught." People know where he is.... Honeycombe8 Apr 2012 #12