Re: Good Guys Auto

[Rasha Elass <shamsrasha@gmail.com>]

ok. Thank you Haytham. I'll keep you posted.

best,
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On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Haytham Faraj <haytham@puckettfaraj.com> wrote:
> It doesn't hurt to speak to them about what their position is.  Their
> lawyers will want to play up the damages and to say that it was Anas' fault
> that they got raided.  If that's the case, you will have to fight them in
> court for it.  I know that that's not how you want to proceed but
> unfortunately you can't affect what they decide to do.
>
> As to your other question, yes.  Private citizens have a right to sue the
> FBI and any other governmental agency or institution that violates a
> citizen's right.  Generally the claims are called 1983 claims which normally
> allege violations of civil rights.  Sometimes claims are made under the 4th
> Amendment which prohibits seizures, under the fifth Amendment which
> prohibits actions without due process or claims for torts under common law.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rasha Elass [mailto:shamsrasha@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 10:08 AM
> To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
> Subject: Good Guys Auto
>
> hi Haytham,
>
> Hope all is well.
>
> Quick question. I finally managed to get in touch with the owners of
> Good Guys Auto, who should still have a portion of the money Anas put
> with them.
>
> They said they're meeting their lawyer today and they want to speak
> with us only through their lawyer. They say the FBI raided their auto
> shop and they will have to shut down as a result. He didn't tell me
> much more than that.
>
> Anyway, please let me know the best way to proceed. I'm sure they want
> to keep the money for damages, but they haven't said it in so many
> words.
>
> Also, on a separate note and for my information only, can private
> citizens sue the FBI for wrongful raids that lead to closure of a
> business?
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you.
>
> Best,
>
> --
> Rasha Elass, Journalist
> Cell: +1 (202) 744 - 6606
>
>