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February 26, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
How Civil Asset Forfeiture Happens
How does civil asset forfeiture work? An image-based explainer.
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February 24, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
For Phelps County: Seizing Suspects' Assets Is Like 'Pennies From Heaven'
Missouri law requires convictions before a state asset forfeiture and earmarks seized cash for schools. But Phelps County seizes millions from people not guilty of a crime and the cash goes to police.
February 23, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
Supreme Court Decision Could Spur Reform of Civil Asset Forfeiture
The Supreme Court decision limiting police seizure of property has spurred a bill in Missouri to stop police from seizing millions from people who have not committed a crime or carried drugs.
February 23, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
Meet the Master of Asset Forfeiture, a Phelps County Sergeant
Sgt. Carmelo Crivello of Phelps County is a legend along the section of I-44 he has patrolled for 20 years. He focuses on the westbound lanes where cars carry cash. The money pays for jails and guns.
February 19, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
St. Charles County Law Enforcement Reaps Benefits of I-70 Cash Seizures
Law enforcement agencies in St. Charles County got a budget windfall of more than $1 million in 2017. The source? A court process known as civil asset forfeiture.
February 18, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
Civil Asset Forfeiture—Important Drug-Fighting Tool or Policing for Profit?
Rachel Lippmann and William Freivogel discuss how police departments use civil asset forfeiture, as well as the legal implications of the practice.
February 18, 2019 | St. Louis Public Radio
No Drugs, No Crime and Just Pennies for School: How Police Use Civil Asset Forfeiture
How civil asset forfeiture stacks up with the law, and how police abuse it.