Illegal Search and Seizure

Missouri Cops Accused of Stealing Nude Photos From Women’s Phones During Traffic Stops

Two former Missouri law enforcement officers, Julian Alcala and David McKnight, face separate federal indictments for violating the Fourth Amendment rights of multiple women. Both men allegedly searched women’s phones during traffic stops, seizing explicit images under the guise of verifying insurance or identification. Alcala is charged with 20 counts of deprivation of rights and destroying evidence, while McKnight faces nine similar charges. The FBI investigated both cases, emphasizing the importance of reporting such encounters.

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