A Pennsylvania court has ruled that a man cannot challenge a $280,722 tax bill, even though tax officials admit the information on the bill is fictional. Nathan Lerner, who relies on Social Security to pay his bills, received a “jeopardy ...
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How Police Can Seize Your Home Even If You’re Innocent
Chris and Markela Sourovelis are suing Philadelphia, the district attorney’s office, and the police department to shut down one of the most aggressive forfeiture units in the country. It all started one afternoon last May when Chris Sourvelis received a ...
Read More »City Seizes Widow’s Home And Car Because Her SON Sold Marijuana
Elizabeth Young is now homeless and without a car because her son dealt small amounts of marijuana. The Philadelphia district attorney’s office seized the 69-year-old widow’s house and minivan through civil forfeiture even though she was never charged with a ...
Read More »Hospitals Seizing Custody Rights To Children
You could lose custody of your children if doctors or hospital staff don’t approve of your parenting methods or medical decisions. There have been a number of cases in recent years where doctors and social workers have conspired to strip ...
Read More »City Seizes Famous Artist’s Studio To Build Store And Parking Lot
The city of Philadelphia has used eminent domain to take a famous artist’s privately owned studio to build a supermarket that might end up sitting empty. The latest abuse of eminent domain for urban renewal in the city of Brotherly ...
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