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2024-07-30 17:15:30 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Marine veteran Stephen Lara's money was handed over to the DEA, which held onto it for months even though he had done nothing wrong. The money was eventually returned following media attention. Stephen Lara then sued the NHP and DEA for damages. https://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2023/01/10/veterans-case-to-hold-officers-responsible-for-robbing-his-savings-can-finally-move-forward/

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• Marine veteran Stephen Lara's money was handed over to the DEA, which held onto it for months even though he had done nothing wrong. The money was eventually returned following media attention. Stephen Lara then sued the NHP and DEA for damages. https://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2023/01/10/veterans-case-to-hold-officers-responsible-for-robbing-his-savings-can-finally-move-forward/