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Ex-SAPD officer plans to ask for Supreme Court review of phone evidence used in criminal case
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Erica Hernandez, Misael Gomez , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this case and its potential implications are available from local news sources, including KSAT 12.
A legal battle involving a former San Antonio police officer may be taken to the highest court. The case concerns evidence from a cellphone used in a criminal prosecution. This evidence was obtained by investigators and its use has been a point of contention.
The officer in question was arrested and indicted on several charges, including bribery. He has maintained his innocence. The current appeal is focused on the methods used to gather evidence, rather than the officer's guilt or innocence.
Further details about this case and its potential implications are available from local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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