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A Man Gave Border Agents His Phone Passcode. It Wiped Everything. Now He's Facing Federal Charges
DecryptMonday, July 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Samuel Tunick allegedly triggered a GrapheneOS duress password during a warrantless airport search. Federal prosecutors call it destruction of property.
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What happened
Samuel Tunick allegedly triggered a GrapheneOS duress password during a warrantless airport search. Federal prosecutors call it destruction of property.
Why it matters
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Background
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Timeline
Decrypt published: A Man Gave Border Agents His Phone Passcode. It Wiped Everything. Now He's Facing Federal Charges
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