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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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