• A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
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    2 days ago

    “They threatened me with a minimum fine of $5,000 or five years in prison if I refused to provide the password to my phone.”

    Jesus Christ. Reminds me of Eastern Europe in the early 90s.

    • x00z@lemmy.world
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      10 hours ago

      Some western European countries already do the same thing nowadays. It goes against constitutional laws where you can remain silent and where you can’t be forced to help with your own conviction.

    • dinren@discuss.online
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      2 days ago

      It’s the blimp scene from Indiana jones, except he says “no password” instead of “no papers” after he throws the guy out of the blimp.