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It's not "hearsay"

Don't confuse what is admissable in court with what is needed to establish probable cause to obtain a search warrant. The latter requirement is far lower, and that's nothing new: It's always been that way. You need "beyond a reasonable doubt" to convict someone. You only need a reasonable belief to establish probable cause. If the police receive a tip that makes sense and can convince a magistrate that it's likely true, the warrant gets issued.

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