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Asset Forfeiture Abuses by California

Easy Money: Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse by Police

Did you know police are allowed to seize and keep your cash, cars, real estate, and any other property — even if you’re never convicted or even charged with a crime? It’s called civil asset forfeiture — and if it sounds like legalized burglary, that’s because it is.

The 2014 insurance fraud hall of shame

America’s most notorious insurance schemers have earned leadership of their moral wasteland by induction into the Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame $80-billion annual fraud spree.

Cities in L.A. County seize millions in civil forfeitures

Handful of small Los Angeles County cities seize large amounts of cash and cars using a controversial federal forfeitures law that allows them to confiscate property even when owners aren’t charged with a crime, according to a report published by an advocacy group that promotes decriminalization of drugs.

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Asset Forfeiture Abuses by California

The 2014 insurance fraud hall of shame

Cities in L.A. County seize millions in civil forfeitures