Property Seizure: When Is Civil Forfeiture Justified?

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November 14, 2012

On Nov. 9, owner Russ Caswell stands outside his Motel Caswell in Tewksbury. (Winslow Townson/AP)

Should the government be allowed to seize property in the war against drugs, even if the property owner has not committed any crime? We’ll speak with David Boeri, who reported on a Tewksbury motel owner who’s fighting the U.S. Attorney’s attempt to confiscate his business.

Guest:

David Boeri, WBUR reporter

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Tewksbury Motel Owner Fights Move By Government To Seize Property

This segment aired on November 14, 2012.