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September 18, 2019 | 10:03 AM

Amid criticism, Pa. law enforcement confiscated $15 million in property in FY 18

This controversial legal mechanism allows police departments and district attorney offices to profit from property seized during arrests, even if a suspect is never convicted of a crime. This property — which is often tied to drug suspects — ranges from cash, cars and homes to jewelry and flat screen televisions.

By Ryan Briggs/WHYY

April 26, 2019 | 6:40 AM

DA Krasner: Philadelphians whose property was wrongly seized should be reimbursed

"What happened was that there was a 'keep what you kill' approach."

By Bobby Allyn/WHYY

April 26, 2019 | 5:38 AM

Krasner: Reimburse Philadelphians whose property was wrongly seized

By Bobby Allyn/Keystone Crossroads

April 24, 2019 | 10:09 AM

Cash grab: As asset forfeiture quietly expands across Pa., abuses follow

Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lancaster, York, Berks, Lebanon and Lehigh counties have nearly doubled their share of forfeited cash since 2012.

By Bobby Allyn/WHYY and Ryan Briggs/WHYY

April 24, 2019 | 5:55 AM

Cash grab: As asset forfeiture quietly expands across Pa., abuses follow

By Bobby Allyn and Ryan Briggs/Keystone Crossroads

February 21, 2019 | 9:13 AM

The end of civil asset forfeiture? US Supreme Court ruling has advocates hopeful

By Bobby Allyn/WHYY

Event Date: 20170530

Impact of civil forfeiture ruling/How is PA affected by AHCA

By Scott LaMar/WITF

June 24, 2015 | 11:17 AM

Smart Talk: Do civil forfeiture laws need reform?

By Scott LaMar/WITF