Wonder who the "sources" actually are. I am not very enthused about asset forfeiture processes. Not excusing the bikers, but with that number it is doubtful that they can prove all were "involved" in crimes.
Good point. What happened is devastating but “asset forfeiture” usually does not mean due process. Criminals do wrong—bad. Government does wrong—good, and it does not take a wrong move by anyone for the government to do wrong.
You apparently are not familiar with the nature of these types of motorcycle ‘clubs’
Aside from that, I'm not sure it'd be a good idea to buy one of these bikes at auction.
Imagine that, a couple years from now, you're stopped at a light in East Podunk and the former owner, now released or found not guilty or whatever pulls up next to you.