Private facebook pictures admissible as evidence NY court of appeals

[MindWars]

A Manhattan woman must turn over her Facebook photos marked private to be used as evidence in litigation. The New York Court of Appeals voted 7-0 to reinstate a judge’s ruling.
NY Chief Judge Janet DiFiore deemed it appropriate to disclose materials that contained “material and necessary” evidence.

The court’s ruling based its decision on DiFiore’s assessment that it was “significantly controversial” as to whether or not
Private Facebook pictures admissible as evidence — NY Court of Appeals
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But oh what can they do , they can't use your " PRIVATE" photos against you, they can't make it so you have to fork over what is yours and is personal. How anyone can think their pics are private and they are kept safe and sound .

 

[bgrouse]

Only a moron thinks writing "private" on a document prevents a court from ordering you to disclose it.