[AndyJackson]

Is this not an abuse of power? It would sure seem so to me.

It is illegal and subject to private civil action and criminal penalties. These are the same Civil Rights sections used in the Duke lacross players against Nifong, Durham, Duke, etc. See:

USC 42 § 1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights

USC 42§ 1985. Civil action for Conspiracy to interfere with civil rights

And criminal code:

USC 13 § 241. Conspiracy against rights

USC 13 § 242. Deprivation of rights under color of law

[STE=Q]

BTTT!