"Judge Kimberly Adams agreed to admit evidence of King’s cellphone." So no, at least the judge for this case decided it was fine. Note as well that the case is

"Judge Kimberly Adams agreed to admit evidence of King’s cellphone." So no, at least the judge for this case decided it was fine. Note as well that the case is over the Cop City protests, not even a criminal endeavor. Literally going to a protest without a smartphone is being presented as evidence of criminal intent.