Sen. Grassley questioning "extravagant" spending of asset forfeiture money

[Valli6]

The issue is getting more attention.

US Marshals May Be In Trouble For ‘Extravagant’ Office Decorations
By CASEY HARPER 03/18/2015

Sen. Chuck Grassley asked the United States Marshals Service to defend itself against allegations that it bought “extravagant office decorations” with money gained through asset forfeiture…

…Grassley asked USMS Director Stacia Hylton in a letter to respond to allegations that the USMS purchased expensive, custom window treatments — even though they were already provided for in the building’s lease — as well as custom wallpaper, artwork, crown molding, furniture, decorations, chair rails, granite installation and a $10,000 conference table.

…Grassley said the allegations suggested Kimberly Beal, assistant director of the USMS Asset Forfeiture Division, directed the spending…

(more) http://dailycaller.com/2015/03/18/us-marshals-may-be-in-trouble-for-extravagant-office-decorations/

Grassley’s 3 page letter to Stacia A. Hylton - Office of the Director, United States Marshals Service
3/18/15

I write with some concern regarding whistleblower allegations of the misuse of Assets Forfeiture Fund (AFF) resources by the United States Marshals Services (USMS).1 Information obtained by the Committee suggests that the USMS Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD), at the direction of Assistant Director Kimberly Beal, wasted AFF resources on extravagant office decorations and misused funds provided for Joint Law Enforcement Operations (JLEO).

Accordingly, please provide the Committee with the following information no later than March 27, 2015:

Continued: http://www.grassley.senate.gov/site... USMS (Misuse and Waste of AFF Resources).pdf

Stacia A. Hylton, Director, US Marshals Service
http://www.usmarshals.gov/contacts/bio/hylton.htm

 

[CaptUSA]

Hey Grassley!

 

[Henry Rogue]

So, it's not the theft itself that warrants investigation, but what the loot is used for?

 

[phill4paul]

So, it's not the theft itself that warrants investigation, but what the loot is used for?

Exactly.