The FBI seized $40,000 a couple held in a deposit box 2 years ago, but won't say why and won't return their cash

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 11:15

Linda Martin and her husband Reggie are standing at their home's frontgate. — Linda and Reggie Martin outside their home.
Institue for Justice

The FBI seized a couple's savings they held in a deposit box in a raid in March 2021.
Linda Martin said the agency had never explained why it's still holding her $40,200.
She and her husband have filed a lawsuit in conjunction with the nonprofit Institute for Justice.

Linda and Reggie Martin had their savings seized by the FBI from a deposit box in March 2021. Two years later, the agency still won't explain why it's holding their money.