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Judge Rules Police Illegally Seized Gun, Critiques Officers

11/21/2025

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that police illegally seized a gun from Deandre Davis and criticized the officers' testimony.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed disappointment in prosecutors for using the discredited officer Harvy Hinostroza, whose credibility has been questioned in prior cases.
Reyes barred the gun's use as evidence and signaled she may dismiss the charges if the prosecution does not act within 30 days.

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that police illegally seized a gun from Deandre Davis and criticized the officers' testimony.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed disappointment in prosecutors for using the discredited officer Harvy Hinostroza, whose credibility has been questioned in prior cases.
Reyes barred the gun's use as evidence and signaled she may dismiss the charges if the prosecution does not act within 30 days.