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US Prosecutors Target Protester for Wiping Phone with GrapheneOS

23 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

The US Department of Justice is prosecuting Sam Tunick, an Atlanta resident involved in the Cop City protests, for allegedly wiping his phone using GrapheneOS. This open-source operating system allows users to securely erase their devices, raising concerns about privacy and the implications of the prosecution.
The case is based on a federal statute that criminalizes the destruction of property to prevent its seizure.
The prosecution of Tunick comes amid heightened scrutiny of law enforcement practices and the growing movement against police training facilities like Cop City. The case reflects broader societal tensions regarding civil disobedience, governmental overreach, and the role of technology in activism.
This case highlights the intersection of technology and law, where the use of privacy-focused operating systems could be interpreted as an attempt to obstruct justice. The prosecution's stance raises critical questions about the boundaries of lawful protest and the rights of individuals to protect their personal inf…

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