In Worcester County, it’s so hard to get one’s money back, some legal experts say it may violate due process rights.
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Wed. Aug 18, 2021
Massachusetts prosecutors can hold on to seized money indefinitely, even when people are not charged with a crime. In Worcester County, it’s so hard to get one’s money back, some legal experts say it may violate due process rights.
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