The Limited Times

(S +) arbitrariness of the authorities in the USA: How the police deprived a shoe shine of his life's savings

12/12/2021, 11:51:07 PM

An elderly black passenger, his clothes wrinkled, with a bag of cash at the airport: Suspicious, the drug police found and confiscated the banknotes. Months later, a coincidence comes to the rescue of the senior.

Read on now with SPIEGEL +

Read on now.

With the right SPIEGEL subscription.

Special reports, analyzes and background information on topics that affect our society - from reporters from all over the world.

Try it now.

  • All articles on SPIEGEL.de are freely accessible.

  • DER SPIEGEL as an e-paper and in the app.

  • Try one month for € 1.

One month for € 1

Try it now for € 1

Already have a digital subscription? Register here

Payment content: Choose your access

  • All content

  • Audio only