DOJ seizes $90 million super yacht linked to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg in Spain

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[kevindunlap]

One of the most embarrassing and shameful things America can do is keep Garland where he is. How can you people listen to that monster.

[dalevackar]

Rich people with ill-gotten gains stealing other rich people's ill-gotten gains. What a country.

[KunraVong]

Seizing a $90 mill Yacht from a Multi billionaire is like seizing a toaster from anyone else.

[OregonCrow]

As an American I find it funny how they are "punishing" random ass people by taking away their boats? Why just boats? lol

[TheYuleTube]

Now make it into housing for the homeless. THEN I'll be impressed.

[theresagomez]

How do a US judge, the DOJ, or the FBI have the authority to take such action in a foreign country? Is Spain our 51st state now?

[fessali]

So they are the criminals/ terrorist.. but you’re stealing their assets. 🤔 😕

[freedomrulesjavier]

Is there enough room in Hunter's garage for this?

[chicostacos]

So they only seized it because of the bill? Dude allegedly was involved in bank fraud, but they waited to the war to go after him?

[p.o.]

Ultimately, we will regret giving this kind of unfettered power to unelected bureaucracies.

[martinrichardson]

Theft is theft no matter the costume you wear or what your justification is.

[joelborden]

Seizure without due process? Sounds like tyranny

[ToddWyattRebelSon]

Speaking of 90 million, where is that 90 million dollar donation money BLM?

[jdixon]

Oligarchs in MSM and Big Tech should be held accountable.

[trevorsole]

You can tell the oligarchs are displeased, they sent their minions into the comments to do their bidding.

[justinswingle]

BUT GARLAND SAYS HELL NO TO PURSUING OLIGARCH HUNTER BIDEN!

[kevindunlap]

Wow, I've never felt so protected, safe and secure, in America.

[mattd]

Russia: *on the brink of starting WWIII*
DOJ: "HA! We got their boat!!"

[ritemolawbks]

It's secured as a frozen asset, not seized. The ownership hasn't changed, and it makes it seem like the West has taken private property without compensation to the owners. The strong property rights are the reason the oligarchs kept them here.

[jeffsimpson]

The question they have now is do we pay the millions in upkeep or let them become environmental hazards