“Then why not just keep it in police custody?”

I’m curious as to why the cops have kept his cell phone and clothes for so long?

If police keeping a vehicle confiscated in the arrest of an individual later found innocent is wrong, then this is wrong too. He might be a complete asshole but his belongings should be returned to him.

Man found innocent wants property back.

I mean regardless how you feel about the incident and the case outcome, why would there be any legal question that if your possessions are taken in as evidence, then if you’re declared not guilty you should get your stuff back at some point?

This almost isn’t news worthy. He was found not guilty and it is his property. Why wasn’t it handed to him on his way out the last time he was there?