Cities in court: Des Moines paying $125,000 to man detained for filming police parking illegally & Wilmington car impound racket

[hpman66]

Des Moines $125,000 police filming illegal parking - Google Search

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More governmental shenanigans from Wilmington, Delaware.

Wilmington Residents Win First Round of Lawsuit Challenging City’s Unconstitutional Impound Racket - Institute for Justice

WILMINGTON, Del.—A lawsuit against Wilmington, Delaware’s abusive towing scheme will move forward after a federal district court ruled against the city’s attempt to dismiss the […]

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“Wilmington pays private tow companies by letting them keep and scrap cars”

 

[wolfsong]

As it should be.

 

[JackBull]

Now they have to get the leos speeding, running lights etc when not on calls.

 

[Ray Newman]

Is the City of Des Moines actually paying this or is being paid by an insurance policy and the premiums paid by the taxpayer?

Or does the city have a slush fund created/financed by taxes, fees, etc?

I often think about who is actually paying such lawsuits or settlements. Is it really the city or the taxpayers??