Carole Hinders’ Story: Civil Asset Forfeiture
For 38 years, Carole Hinders ran Mrs. Lady’s Mexican Food, the restaurant she founded with her mother.
Civil Asset Forfeiture
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Civil asset forfeiture takes the bedrock of the American justice system, “innocent until proven guilty,” and flips it on its head. Owners must prove that their property wasn’t involved in any crime, which can be almost impossible to do.
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Civil Asset Forfeiture: Explained
For 38 years, Carole Hinders ran a family-owned restaurant in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Her restaurant was cash-only, so she deposited her regular earnings the same way.