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Florida man won't be compelled to reveal iPhone passcode, yet

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> If I was asked to provide the numbers, I would be unable to do so.

Which isn't what they're asking for. The claim is that, since they know you know how to unlock the device, they have the right to force you to do so without that pesky fifth amendment getting in the way. You could be forgiven for misunderstanding that bit, though: this is some of the finest hairsplitting in human history.

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