Man Loses $22,000 In New 'Policing For Profit' Case

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/18241221/man-loses-22000-in-new-policing-for-profit-case ^

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MONTEREY, Tenn. -- "If somebody told me this happened to them, I absolutely would not believe this could happen in America." "You live in the United States, you think you have rights -- and apparently you don't," said George Reby.

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It took him four months to get his money back, but it usually takes a lot longer for most people.

And that, Miles said, works to the benefit of the police.

He had two clients where police agreed to drop the cases in exchange for a cut of the money -- $1,000 in one case, $2,000 in another. In both cases, that was less than what they might have paid in attorney fees.

Miles called that "extortion."

[Strider2]

Unconstitutional, un-American & absolutely preposterous that the hearing MUST be ex parte.

[Jonty30]

If I ever go stateside to visit, there’s one state I intend to give a wide berth.

[SaraJohnson]

This is an outrageous betrayal on the part of the politicans and government of Tenn. Why can’t it be stopped in court as a violation of the State and/or Federal constituiton? I’m not driving through Tenn or Louisanna.

It’s unusual for local news to cover anything of meaning like this.

[Daffynition]

FYI ping

[boycott]

Police like cash.

Amazing this is allowed to happen in the USA.

[Fiji Hill]

He had two clients where police agreed to drop the cases in exchange for a cut of the money -- $1,000 in one case, $2,000 in another. In both cases, that was less than what they might have paid in attorney fees.

That's the way things are done in Mexico and other Third World countries.

[KingNo155]

never tell any cop or other government official anymore than your name, date of birth and address. You have a right to not speak with/to them.

[boycott]

Seems the judges have more regard for the rights of real criminals.

Makes me mad when our legal system has no regard for the rights of innocent citizens. Sad innocent people get treated this way in this nation.

[ThunderSleeps]

NewsChannel 5 Investigates noted, "But you had no proof that money was being used for drug trafficking, correct? No proof?"

"And he couldn't prove it was legitimate," Bates insisted.

Used to be this crazy notion called "innocent until proven guilty"... Why is this a**-hat Bates not in prison?

[JDoutrider]

It is time for the reset...

[Jack Hydrazine]

Policing for Profit - The Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hytkAaoF2k

[Ken H]

NewsChannel 5 Investigates noted, "But you had no proof that money was being used for drug trafficking, correct? No proof?"

"And he couldn't prove it was legitimate," Bates insisted.

Monterey (TN) Police Officer Larry Bates

[gunsequalfreedom]

From the article: A Monterey police officer wanted to know if he was carrying any large amounts of cash.

"I said, 'Around $20,000,'" he recalled. "Then, at the point, he said, 'Do you mind if I search your vehicle?' I said, 'No, I don't mind.' I certainly didn't feel I was doing anything wrong. It was my money."

First mistake was when the officer asked if he was carrying a large amount of cash. The answer should have been "no".

Second mistake was when the officer asked if he could have permission to search the car. The answer should have been "no".

Third mistake, don't assume the officer agrees that you are not doing anything wrong. Do not offer anything. Anything you say can and will be used against you, or in this case, to take the guys cash.

[21twelve]

Interesting way to raise funds for the state’s coffers though. The cops can place fake ads on craigslist and wait for out-of-state buyers. Then offer to meet up at the rest-stop near the border.

[Alas Babylon!]

NewsChannel 5 Investigates asked Bates if Reby had told him that he was trying to buy a car?

“He did,” the officer acknowledged.

“But you did not include that in your report,” we noted.

“If it’s not in there, I didn’t put it in there.”

So why did he leave that out?

“I don’t know,” the officer said.

[SaraJohnson]

I’m impressed by Officer Bate’s little dorky neck tat. ;)

[KamperKen]

This reminds me of Matthew Hopkins, Witch Finder General in the early 17th century in England. He was paid a bounty by the Crown for every ‘witch’ he found. Well, guess what? He found all kinds of witches.

I can only hope that this officer and any and all enabling legislators and judges like him meet a fate similar to that of Hopkins. He went into a village that liked neither him, his objectives or his methods, and came to a bad but richly-deserved end.

[Ken H]

First mistake was when the officer asked if he was carrying a large amount of cash. The answer should have been "no".

Strongly disagree. They could nail him for 'obstructing justice'(or somesuch), which would give them a bargaining chip - 'You just forget about the money, and we'll forget that you lied to a police officer.'

[Krankor]

Honestly, who carries 22 thousand bucks in cash with them? Think about it. You’re selling your car for $20,000. A guy from out of state shows up at your door and says, “Ok, here’s $20,000 in cash.” Bet ya dollars to donuts you’d think something was fishy.