The Land Grab That Killed Donald Scott

  

Most Read Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say Nick Turse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions could spark investigations for war crimes or outright murder, sources told The Intercept. Read More → Legalized Takings: The Land Grab That Killed Donald Scott Collateral Damage, Radley Balko Donald Scott was killed in his home by an ad hoc team of raiding cops who were looking for marijuana — but the larger prize may have been his 200-acre Malibu ranch. Listen →

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