U.S. Marshals to Seize Miami Commissioner's Assets

The US Marshals have begun the process of seizing assets owned by Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo, including his home, after he was found liable in a $63.5m federal civil lawsuit brought by two businessmen who accused him of trying to destroy their businesses. The jury found that Carollo had violated the plaintiffs' First Amendment rights and awarded them the damages to be paid in compensation. The city of Miami has also been ordered to garnish Carollo's future wages. Carollo, who has vowed to fight the asset seizure, claims that his home is protected since his wife is listed as the owner, but there is no evidence of a homestead exemption on the property.