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64/09/23 Illegal Search Ruling Is Due Today, Cleveland Plain Dealer
64/09/23 Illegal Search Ruling Is Due Today, Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Reports that Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Bernard Friedman is expected to rule today on whether two men charged with carrying concealed weapons were searched legally. Richard Chilton and John Terry's attorney, Louis Stokes, asked that the case be dismissed because the police search of the men violated their constitutional rights.
64/09/23 Judge Upholds Police In Seach-Seize Arrest, Cleveland Press
64/09/23 Judge Upholds Police In Seach-Seize Arrest, Cleveland Press
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Bernard Friedman overruled the challenge, led by defense attorney Louis Stokes, to Detective Martin McFadden's search of John W. Terry and Richard Chilton. Judge Friedman suggested his decision be appealed, saying that there is no law in Ohio covering this situation and three states have laws on this subject. I strongly suggest you take this ruling to the Appellate Court to make the law clear to citizens and policemen."
64/09/22 Illegal Search Is Charged At Concealed Weapons Trial, Cleveland Press
64/09/22 Illegal Search Is Charged At Concealed Weapons Trial, Cleveland Press
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Reports that Defense Attorney Louis Stokes asked Common Pleas Court Judge Bernard Friedman to dismiss the concealed carry charges against John Terry and Richard Chilton on the grounds that Cleveland PD Detective Martin McFadden's search of the two men was illegal and violated their constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment.