Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

  • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Dude I had a roommate get his ass hauled to jail over a missed parking ticket from Utah. He’d paid it, but the courthouse “forgot” to note that he had. Probably because he’s Black and not mormon. Easy math there.