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U.S. v. Betancourt, No. 03-41590 (5th Cir.) (422 F.3d 240) (August 17, 2005) (Judge Edith Brown Clement)

Loaded on Aug. 1, 2005 published in Punch and Jurists August 08, 2005
Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Proceeds of an Unlawful Activity.

This case is a potent reminder of the all-inclusive forfeiture power of Big Brother.

On December 11, 2002, Jose Luis Betancourt, purchased a Texas lottery ticket that became worth more than $5 million in winnings. On February 12, 2003, Betancourt was indicted for possession with intent to distribute more than ...

 

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