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3720-To-One t1_j7pfsu2 wrote

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

It’s utterly insane in a country where innocent until proven guilty, that civil asset forfeiture is still a thing.

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The-Shattering-Light t1_j7pzr24 wrote

“Innocent until proven guilty” really doesn’t exist in the US and hasn’t for a long time.

“Guilty unless proven wealthy” is closer

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TreeEleben t1_j7pqh89 wrote

America is now "guilty until proven innocent". Has been for quite a while.

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Mission_Albatross916 t1_j7q0bva wrote

Guilty until proven innocent, but even then you don’t get your money and belongings back

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