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The Feds Will Return More Than $1 Million in Marijuana Money That California Cops Stole From Armored Cars

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022capitolhilltim

Over $1 million was stolen by California sheriff’s deputies from an armored vehicle company serving state-licensed pot businesses. The federal government agreed to repay it. […]

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A California Sheriff Remains Free To Rob Armored Cars Carrying Money From State-Licensed Marijuana Businesses

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022capitolhilltim

Federal Judge John Holcomb declined this week to issue a temporary order to stop a California sheriff from using civil forfeiture in robbing armored cars […]

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Kansas and California Cops Used Civil Forfeiture to Stage Armored Car Heists, Stealing Money Earned by Licensed Marijuana Businesses

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022capitolhilltim

Banks and payment processors are now cautious about accepting state-licensed cannabis suppliers because of the ongoing federal prohibition. Many businesses that rely on cash face […]