In the latest episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver offers a revealing and horrifying look at civil forfeitures, a process which allows state and federal government to seize individuals' property without convicting them of a crime. "Public trust in the police is one of the most vital elements in a civilized society," Oliver says. "But for many Americans, that trust has been undermined."
Oliver references a September report from The Washington Post, which states that, since 9/11, police have seized $2.5 billion in 61,998 cash seizures from people "who were not charged with a crime.
Oliver references a September report from The Washington Post, which states that, since 9/11, police have seized $2.5 billion in 61,998 cash seizures from people "who were not charged with a crime.
- 10/6/2014
- Rollingstone.com
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