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Delaware’s New Arrest Privacy Law | Dover News
Delaware’s new law, taking effect October 21st, bans police from releasing arrestee names and photos—unless it’s a felony deemed critical for public safety. Inspired by Catherine Iocco’s ordeal in 2018, when a misleading arrest report sparked online threats and ruined her reputation despite dropped charges, the law seeks to shield the accused from public shaming before conviction. While lawmakers praise it as a shield against unfair public condemnation, critics worry it could obscure serious crimes and create ambiguity around what constitutes “public safety,” potentially limiting…
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