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New Yorker Prevails in Lawsuit Over Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse: A Step Towards Reform

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Jeff Charles
Feb 29, 2024
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In a recent victory against civil asset forfeiture abuse, a New Yorker has emerged triumphant in a lawsuit after police officers seized $8,040 from him without charging him with a crime.

This case sheds light on the ongoing issue of law enforcement's misuse of civil asset forfeiture laws, and its implications could pave the wa…

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