Assume that the police search Mr.X's home without a warrant and in violation of the Fourth Amendment.At his home they find a key,which they recognize as being for a locker at the local bus station.They go to the bus station,find the locker,and open it,discovering a substantial amount of cocaine inside.Which of the following rules states that this evidence is not admissible?

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The rule that states this evidence is not admissible is the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine, which holds that evidence obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure, or as a result of exploiting prior illegal conduct, is inadmissible in court. In this case, the key was discovered during an illegal search, making the subsequent search of the locker and discovery of cocaine the "fruit" of that illegal search. Therefore, the evidence is not admissible under the Fourth Amendment.

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