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Department of Justice Issues Warrant In Rem Against Bank Accounts
Earlier this week, the Manhattan United States Attorney's Office amended its April 15 complaint against online poker companies. The amended complaint now includes charges against the board members of Full Tilt Poker, which includes Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, CEO Ray Bitar, and Rafe Furst. Not surprisingly, the DOJ issued a warrant in rem for the seizure of five bank accounts related to those charges on Sept. 19.
For those unfamiliar with legal jargon, “in rem,” refers to a legal action directed toward property. In other words, the property of these men is at risk. These warrants are...
DANG nothing worse then the government ORDERing you to surrender your money and property. They should be glad they're not spending time in jail. Allthough I'm pretty sure most of the folks who had money tied up in FTP who wish for that as well.
09-23-2011 12:18
tm3545this would have not happen if O,bama would not have shut down internet gambling. this is the people of the united states money they choose where there money goes not the goverment of the united states
09-25-2011 19:04
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