What is the test for finding forfeiture excessive within the meaning of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Annabi, No. 12-4988 (Lead), No. 12-4990 (Con) (2nd Cir. 2014):
7. Insofar as defendants' argue that the forfeiture orders were so disproportional to the gravity of the offenses as to be unconstitutional, that argument is without merit. See United States v. Bajakajian, 524 U.S. 321, 336-37 (1998) (discussing standard for finding forfeiture excessive within the meaning of the Eighth Amendment).
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