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ahecht t1_j7qjm9e wrote

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

Just look at the Motel Caswell.

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JaesopPop t1_j7rzowb wrote

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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