Flatten et al v. Smith et al

  1. May 02, 2022

    Court Says Pot Growers 'Fall So Short' In Calif. Cop RICO Suit

    A California federal judge has tossed out a racketeering suit brought against law enforcement officials for allegedly seizing cannabis and cash for years prior to the state legalizing recreational marijuana.

  2. September 13, 2021

    Pot Growers Say Calif. Cops Ran Extortion Ring In RICO Suit

    A pair of local law enforcement officials in Northern California have been hit with a racketeering suit claiming they abused their positions to steal cannabis, guns and cash for years before recreational marijuana was fully legalized in the state.