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Ford_Prefect

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5. That was implied in my comments.

Reply to Psephos (Reply #4)

Wed May 27, 2015, 09:26 AM

May 2015

It is hard to understand how the FBI could NOT follow correct procedures and get a warrant that would have allowed the search if they already knew who Phua was and what had happened just prior to his arrival in Las Vegas.

Prosecutors allege that Phua, 51, is a top member of an Asian organized crime syndicate who flew to Las Vegas on his private jet last June, days after having been arrested and charged with operating an illegal sports-betting business in the Asian gambling hub of Macau.

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But, but, but... terror! Your 4th Amendment helps the enemy! villager May 2015 #1

They couldn't have gotten a warrant for the search? Was there no probable cause? Ford_Prefect May 2015 #2

Judges don't normally issue search warrants without probable cause, GGJohn May 2015 #3

yes, exactly n/t Psephos May 2015 #4

That was implied in my comments. Ford_Prefect May 2015 #5