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Supreme Court Weighs Plane Forfeiture | Philadelphia News
A bush pilot’s $95,000 plane is at risk of being seized after a passenger brought beer into a dry Alaskan village — sparking a decade-long legal battle that now reaches the Supreme Court. Kenneth Jouppi, convicted of a misdemeanor for transporting alcohol, argues the forfeiture violates the Eighth Amendment’s ban on excessive fines. His team contends the punishment is wildly disproportionate to the offense, citing past Supreme Court rulings. Alaska defends the decision, saying alcohol abuse is rampant in rural areas and planes are key to enforcement. The case, set for fall arguments, could…
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