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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by abhi3 on Thursday August 03, 2017 @01:15PM (#14921501)
In Iran and NK detention without rights is an institutionalized practice. In US if you deny them a phone call immediately, you just threw away your own case.
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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by astronautjones on Thursday August 03, 2017 @01:21PM (#14921570)
... unless "national security" is cited
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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by placeybordeaux on Thursday August 03, 2017 @01:39PM (#14921785)
The patriot act (amazing name) invalidated that statement. Not sure if it applies in this specific case.
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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by SomeStupidPoint on Thursday August 03, 2017 @02:46PM (#14922491)
The full name of the "USA PATRIOT" act:

> Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism

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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by abiox on Thursday August 03, 2017 @01:50PM (#14921918)
just say "national security" and all things are permitted.
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Re:Researcher Who Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Detained in US... by bitJericho on Thursday August 03, 2017 @02:06PM (#14922084)
You watch too much tv
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