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Pictured center is a Ruger AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. A subtle design feature of the AR-15 has raised a technical legal question that is derailing cases against people who are charged with illegally buying and selling the gun's parts or building the weapon. (Elaine Thompson, Associated Press, file)

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A subtle design feature of the AR-15 rifle has raised a technical legal question that is derailing cases against people who are charged with illegally buying and selling the gun's parts or building the weapon.

By JAKE BLEIBERG and STEFANIE DAZIO AP January 13, 2020