ISU Gambling Megathread
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Iowa releases statement defending sports wagering investigation
"The Department traditionally does not comment on active investigations or litigation in an effort to ensure these matters are appropriately addressed by our justice system rather than the media," the department said in a statement.
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man, I know gambling apps are regulated, but knowing when one is just opened up seems like a lot of info to give to government agents.Iowa releases statement defending sports wagering investigation
"The Department traditionally does not comment on active investigations or litigation in an effort to ensure these matters are appropriately addressed by our justice system rather than the media," the department said in a statement.
Yet, there’s nothing illegal about opening the app or even having it downloaded on your phone regardless of whether you are of age. It is only illegal to place wagers. Just opening the app is not evidence that you are breaking the law and is not enough to obtain a search warrant.
Just a friendly reminder to always be courteous and respectful to law enforcement, but you should almost never allow them access to your vehicle, home, or personal devices without a warrant. Also, I would never submit to law enforcement questioning without an attorney present except for very basic on location questioning, like a traffic stop, and even then I would keep it quite limited.
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What was the purpose of this release? They do nothing to address the current charge, that DCI agents unlawfully accessed personal data in order to create a basis for a legal charge, outside of noting they ran it by their legal counsel at some point. Other than that, everything in the statement is stipulating facts: DPS is responsible for ensuring licensees follow gambling law. Sports gambling apps have data to track users. DCI got the data from the licensees. Everyone knew all of this. The propriety of using that information in the manner they did is what is in question and it goes completely unaddressed once again.
They are going to have to do better than that I think. But this is a signal that some pressure is being applied to DPS/DCI.
They are going to have to do better than that I think. But this is a signal that some pressure is being applied to DPS/DCI.
I thought the only things you were supposed to say to law enforcement was that you were afraid for your life and you want to talk to an attorney. In that order.
Saw an AP story titled,
Athletes in Iowa State gambling sting say evidence was seized illegally and cases should be tossed.
Says Jirehl Brock, Uwazurike, Isaiah Lee and Paniro Johnson all filed for the cases to be thrown out. DCI failed to read them their rights, and obtained evidence illegally. Now wait and see.
AOL? What are you, 100 years old?
I couldn’t believe it either. But the only other link I could find was from KWWL in Waterpoo.
I can't even imagine how much we're going to be paying out in lawsuits.
You have to imagine it’s going to get UGLY for the state
Nah. Respect is earned. Not given. Just because they have a badge does NOT make them a good person.
They’ve proven time and time again they’ll do ANYTHING for an arrest.
First thing that should happen is an independent investigation and the termination of every single person at DCI that approved any part of this investigation or knew that it was being handled the way it was (i.e. illegally). They should be fired for cause and no state benefits or pension allowed. And their names should be released publicly. They should face the same public shame and scrutiny that these athletes did.
Second, the state better start trying to reach monetary deals with these athletes before they sue the State and DCI into oblivion. Imagine the discovery they will be able to get in a civil suit.
Second, the state better start trying to reach monetary deals with these athletes before they sue the State and DCI into oblivion. Imagine the discovery they will be able to get in a civil suit.
