Oklahoma Prosecutors Spent Money Seized By Police, Lived In Seized Homes Rent Free

State audit finds some seized property, funds diverted for personal use.

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Minn. Closer To Stopping “Policing For Profit”

Starting in August, police in Minnesota will no longer be able to seize property from people suspected of — but not charged with — criminal involvement.

Starting Aug. 1, new legislation goes into effect in Minnesota that will stop law enforcement from seizing a person’s property -- including cash, stocks, real estate, vehicles, guns, cars and homes -- if that person is only suspected of being involved with wrongdoing or crime. Under the bipartisan supported legislation, Minnesota will soon

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Katie Rucke

Katie Rucke is a MintPress staff writer and investigative report specializing in the war on drugs, criminal justice, marijuana legislation, education and watchdog investigations as well as whistle-blowers. Her investigations related to the coverage of the 2010 Toyota recall scandal, and coverage of the trials of Anonymous hacker and proclaimed activist Jeremy Hammond as well as Bradley Manning have received international acclaim. Rucke has been recommended by the Wikileaks organization as a trusted journalist in 2013. Rucke has also written pieces for Yahoo! and various community magazines. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katierucke

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Meet The Newest Drug Dealers In Town: The Cops

Asset forfeiture policies give cash-strapped police departments an added incentive for running reverse sting operations.

Meet The Newest Drug Dealers In Town: The Cops

Since the passage of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, one way police departments have been able to add a few extra thousand dollars to the department’s bank account is by using the police tactic known as

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Katie Rucke is a MintPress staff writer and investigative report specializing in the war on drugs, criminal justice, marijuana legislation, education and watchdog investigations as well as whistle-blowers. Her investigations related to the coverage of the 2010 Toyota recall scandal, and coverage of the trials of Anonymous hacker and proclaimed activist Jeremy Hammond as well as Bradley Manning have received international acclaim. Rucke has been recommended by the Wikileaks organization as a trusted journalist in 2013. Rucke has also written pieces for Yahoo! and various community magazines. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katierucke

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Strapped For Cash, Law Enforcement Agencies Turn To Property Seizures

Due to a loophole in federal law, law enforcement can seize property — often without an arrest or a court hearing.

Strapped For Cash, Law Enforcement Agencies Turn To Property Seizures

Under the Fourth Amendment, Americans are supposed to be protected from unlawful search and seizure. But due to a loophole in federal law, law enforcement can seize property -- often without an arrest or a court hearing. The growing use of administrative forfeiture is

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Katie Rucke is a MintPress staff writer and investigative report specializing in the war on drugs, criminal justice, marijuana legislation, education and watchdog investigations as well as whistle-blowers. Her investigations related to the coverage of the 2010 Toyota recall scandal, and coverage of the trials of Anonymous hacker and proclaimed activist Jeremy Hammond as well as Bradley Manning have received international acclaim. Rucke has been recommended by the Wikileaks organization as a trusted journalist in 2013. Rucke has also written pieces for Yahoo! and various community magazines. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katierucke

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