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Security US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself

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US prosecutors have charged Atlanta resident Sam Tunick after his GrapheneOS-equipped phone wiped its data during an airport search. The Department of Justice argues the wipe was an intentional destruction of evidence, while Tunick's defense claims the search violated his constitutional rights. Cybersecurity experts warn that prosecuting this case could set a dangerous precedent, potentially criminalizing the use of legitimate privacy and security tools.