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Anonymous Tips Can't Justify Stops | Durham News
A federal appeals court just overturned a 30-year sentence for a North Carolina man arrested after cops pulled him over based on a vague anonymous tip — setting a major precedent that could force law enforcement to gather more evidence before acting on tips, especially in high-crime areas. The case, involving Kevin Williams, began when an anonymous caller reported a white Mercedes with people possibly dealing drugs — describing one man with dreads. Officers parked to block the car, smelled marijuana, and arrested everyone after Williams admitted smoking. They found a loaded gun, which led to…
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