Civil Asset Forfeiture

US Spends Millions Maintaining Seized Russian Oligarch’s Yacht

Newly released documents reveal that maintaining the seized $230 million superyacht Amadea, allegedly owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov, has cost U.S. taxpayers tens of millions of dollars over two years. Expenses include crew upkeep, fuel, and even iPhone replacements, all while the yacht sits in San Diego awaiting legal proceedings. This ongoing cost has prompted criticism and calls for reform to expedite the forfeiture process of such assets. The seizure, initially hailed as a victory against Russian oligarchs, is now raising concerns about the financial burden on American taxpayers.

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The Supreme Court Rules That Cops Can Steal Your Stuff—as They Always Have

The Supreme Court has once again made a decision that raises eyebrows and questions about law enforcement practices in the United States. The recent ruling essentially gives cops the green light to seize your property, a practice known as civil asset forfeiture. This means that law enforcement can take your possessions without even charging you with a crime, let alone convicting you. It’s legalized theft, plain and simple.

What is even more alarming is the fact that this ruling is not surprising to many people. The G.O.P. has shown time and time again that their priorities lie in abusing power for personal gain rather than serving the best interests of the public.… Continue reading

Donald Trump lashes out as clock runs down on his $464m bond payment

As the clock runs down on Donald Trump’s $464 million bond payment, it’s hard to ignore the sheer irony of a man who once boasted about his wealth and success now facing the very real possibility of financial collapse. Whether he miraculously manages to scrape together the funds or not, one thing is for sure – the mockery, jokes, and ridicule that he is enduring must be eating away at him. The moniker “Donny no bucks” seems to resonate more than ever in this precarious situation.

It’s almost comical to witness Trump lashing out as the deadline approaches. His frantic attempts to find someone to foot the bill, whether it’s Xi, Vlad, or MBS, are a desperate display of someone who is used to getting away with everything.… Continue reading