Feds Try to Seize Gold From Suspects' Teeth

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060407/ap_on_re_us/gold_capped_teeth

TACOMA, Wash. - Talk about taking a bite out of crime.

Government lawyers tried to confiscate the gold tooth caps known as "grills" from the mouths of two men facing drug charges, saying the dental work qualified as seizable assets. They had them in a vehicle headed to a dental clinic by the time defense attorneys persuaded a judge to halt the procedure.

"I've been doing this for over 30 years and I have never heard of anything like this," said Richard J. Troberman, a past president of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. "It sounds like Nazi Germany when they were removing the gold teeth from the bodies, but at least then they waited until they were dead."

Prosecutors had a warrant to seize the gold dental work, according to documents and lawyers involved in the case. But they eventually abandoned the effort, saying they mistakenly thought the grills were removable.

The customized tooth caps, popularized by rappers such as Nelly, are made of precious metals and jewels and can cost thousands of dollars for a full set. Some can be snapped onto the teeth, while others are permanently bonded to the teeth.

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1. Oh my. I said a long time ago that this government would soon be

stealing the fillings out of your mouth. I guess it was just a matter of time.

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2. I've had dealings with Federal Prosecutors office

They will say anything, do anything, lie, cheat and steal there way to a conviction. It's alos all about the money.

One of their probation officers-Ed Del Toro is so out of line, made inappropriate comments to my wife, etc etc.