Cops steal veteran's life savings of $100,000
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The man was traveling on the highway, pllued over and had $100,000 of his life savings seized. He was a vereran who risked his life for the country, and to provide for his family. The cop knew that the money was legit, but decided to steal it so that it would go to the deparment.
Never carry large amounts of cash, even if it's legit police will seize it accusing you of being a drug dealer.
He says he doesn't trust banks, FFS he shouldn't trust the police with large amounts of cash, they are called pigs for a reason.
Well, I have heard of Provincial Governments doing this from gangs like the Hells Angels but never heard of police confiscating cash on road side pullovers in Canada.
As people have pointed out, forfeiture laws get horribly abused. These laws (allowing cops to seize money when they can't prove there was any crime) were originally meant to stop illicit money that's about to head overseas, but that power has lead to stealing like this.
Just since I was wondering what happened to this particular guy, for those who are interested: The cops gave it to the DEA and they held his money for 10 months before he was able to get it back. Since then, a decision in the Nevada Supreme Court means his suit is moving forward and he's going to be able to sue for having his rights violated.
walberg.house.gov
www.forbes.com
Just since I was wondering what happened to this particular guy, for those who are interested: The cops gave it to the DEA and they held his money for 10 months before he was able to get it back. Since then, a decision in the Nevada Supreme Court means his suit is moving forward and he's going to be able to sue for having his rights violated.
Epoch Times: Civil forfeiture: How the Government makes billions by taking Americans’ private property
“It’s been far too easy for the government to seize a private citizen’s property, in some cases even without criminal charges being brought,” said Rep. Walberg.
walberg.house.gov
Veteran’s Case To Hold Officers Responsible For Robbing His Savings Can Finally Move Forward
A Marine veteran had his life savings taken from him without being charged with any crimes. Thanks to a recent state supreme court decision, his effort to hold officers accountable can move forward again.
www.forbes.com
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OMG!! Epoch Times got something right for a change? I almost faintedAs people have pointed out, forfeiture laws get horribly abused. These laws (allowing cops to seize money when they can't prove there was any crime) were originally meant to stop illicit money that's about to head overseas, but that power has lead to stealing like this.
Just since I was wondering what happened to this particular guy, for those who are interested: The cops gave it to the DEA and they held his money for 10 months before he was able to get it back. Since then, a decision in the Nevada Supreme Court means his suit is moving forward and he's going to be able to sue for having his rights violated.
Epoch Times: Civil forfeiture: How the Government makes billions by taking Americans’ private property
“It’s been far too easy for the government to seize a private citizen’s property, in some cases even without criminal charges being brought,” said Rep. Walberg.Veteran’s Case To Hold Officers Responsible For Robbing His Savings Can Finally Move Forward
A Marine veteran had his life savings taken from him without being charged with any crimes. Thanks to a recent state supreme court decision, his effort to hold officers accountable can move forward again.
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