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JaesopPop t1_j7rzowb wrote

Reply to comment by ahecht in Exonerees in Mass. state drug lab scandal want their seized property and money back by ak47workaccnt

That was an attempt federally, which failed.

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ahecht t1_j7sf3tr wrote

The Tewksbury Police Department was heavily involved, and would've ended up with 80% of the profit. The forfeiture only failed after Caswell borrowed $100,000 to defend himself and, after that money ran out, the Institute for Justice kicked in another $400,000.

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JaesopPop t1_j7sfm70 wrote

It was, regardless, a federal attempt at seizing the property. The person you responded to was referring to the states actions and laws.

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