"Welcome to another episode of 'Technological Disruption Today'…

"I'm Michael Cox, here with Dr. Samantha Jenkins, inventor of the ICTT—Intruder Capture and Transfer Teleportation security system, which immediately sends a suspect to the authorities …

"So why did you create this system, Dr. Jenkins?"

"Thank you for having me, Michael, because criminals have surpassed law enforcement response times even though the police have their own teleportation. My system grabs the intruder before they vanish."

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"I've read the reports that ICTT is 99.9% effective. That's quite an achievement Dr. Jenkins, but …"

"But, what, Michael?"

"We've received numerous statements from defense lawyers saying ICTT temporarily transfers their clients to what they've summarized as ‘a multiverse of hell.’ As a result, a suspect experiences punishment through an alt-universe before any legal charges. Is it true?"

"It's a deception, Michael. They're obviously trying to get my system shut down. They're outmatched!"

"But isn't it true, Dr. Jenkins, that your brother was killed because of a catch and release criminal who got off on an earlier technicality? Your critics say you want criminals punished before due process, in case they are set free."

Samantha shrugged and smirked. "Absolute nonsense …"