Now we'll see if the bastards appeal it.
After police officers from McKinney, Texas, surrounded and assaulted Vicki Baker’s house to subdue a dangerous fugitive who had barricaded himself inside, the city refused to pay for any of the damage. That forced Vicki—a retiree and cancer survivor—to exhaust her retirement savings, even though she had done nothing wrong.
But last month, in a landmark constitutional victory, a federal jury found that McKinney must compensate Vicki nearly $60,000. Incredibly, that marked the first time a federal court had ever ruled that the Fifth Amendment requires the government to compensate innocent owners who had their property destroyed by law enforcement.
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The 5th Amendment, been some time since I read it ...
Constitution of United States of America 1789 (rev. 1992)
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amazing that it’s the first time it has happened.
Ed
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