Appeals Court says witness intimidated by camera phone photos

Pointing a camera phone at a witness waiting to testify in court amounts to intimidation. [via the The Associated Press]

"That's the ruling from the state Appeals Court in the case of a man awaiting trial on drug charges. David Casiano was convicted of witness intimidation last year after he pointed a camera phone at an undercover Boston police officer who was in Dorchester District Court to testify against him.

The officer said he was concerned that someone involved in drug dealing would recognize him if Casiano posted his photo on the Internet, which could put him and his family in danger."

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