DEA Steals $16,000 In Cash From Young Black Man, Because He Must Be A Drug Dealer

[Sousuke 1,214]

I think the bigger issue here is that they will take any amount of money. This received press because its a huge sum of money, but police across the nation are doing this. Other nation's embassies are actually warning their citizens not to carry lots of money on them when they travel to the US because police may steal it.

Also, regarding search and seizure, most states have stop and identify which allows for the search of one's person for the safety of the officer.

Edited May 20, 2015 by Sousuke

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

And to think that it was a huge scandal when the TSA were robbing from people's luggage because they weren't legally responsible for loss or damage resulting from your bags being searched under the patriot act.

Skip forward to 2015 and your everyday police force is doing it. Can you say corruption? I know you can..

Edited May 20, 2015 by Venkman

[decocker 7,198]

And to think that it was a huge scandal when the TSA were robbing from people's luggage because they weren't legally responsible for loss or damage resulting from your bags being searched under the patriot act.

Skip forward to 2015 and your everyday police force is doing it. Can you say corruption? I know you can..

corruption is the law.

“In tight budget periods, and even in times of budget surpluses, using asset forfeiture dollars to purchase equipment and training to stay current with the ever-changing trends in crime fighting helps serve and protect the citizens,” said Prince George’s County, Md., police spokeswoman Julie Parker.

Brad Cates, a former director of asset forfeiture programs at the Justice Department, said the spending identified by The Post suggests police are using Equitable Sharing as “a free floating slush fund.” Cates, who oversaw the program while at Justice from 1985 to 1989, said it has enabled police to sidestep the traditional budget process, in which elected leaders create law enforcement spending priorities.

“All of this is fundamentally at odds with the U.S. Constitution,” said Cates, who recently co-wrote an article calling for the program’s abolition on The Post’s editorial page. “All of this is at odds with the rights that Americans have.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/2014/10/11/cash-seizures-fuel-police-spending/

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Thugs with badges

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Point very well taken. There are ways to minimize this risk: "Officer, I'm not resisting you. In general discussions with my attorney, he has recommended never consenting to any search for any reason, and I respect that advice. Am I free to go?"

Of course, a 16-year-old wouldn't have an attorney, nor would he probably be quick-thinking or sophisticated enough to come up with a variant of this.

Truth, but there lies another problem. There's another belief that if you don't consent then you must be hiding something. This is why it's kind of a conundrum. Unless you're well versed with the law and have a butt ton of credible witnesses(read white) and have video proof there's no way I would even attempt to do this.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Val will help you out.

[decocker 7,198]

Val will help you out.

don't really think a go fund me will do much good as far as 'change' is concerned.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

don't really think a go fund me will do much good as far as 'change' is concerned.

Well, he might need a place to stay.

[decocker 7,198]

Well, he might need a place to stay.

he's gonna need a new vj account here shortly that's for sure.

edit: nevermind it already happened

Edited May 20, 2015 by val erie

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

tos violations removed and admin action taken.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I'll bet he wouldn't have gotten banned if he was white.

Edited May 20, 2015 by spookyturtle

[Merrytooth 5,748]

VJ has no solicitation rule

[spookyturtle 9,465]

VJ has no solicitation rule

I think they have no trolling and baiting rules too.

[Sousuke 1,214]

What did I miss?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I'll bet he wouldn't have gotten banned if he was white.

That's a given. I'm white and I therefore never got banned.