Legendary Journalist Mike Wallace Featured IJ's Eminent Domain Battles On 60 Minutes

On September 28, 2003, IJ and its clients were featured on 60 Minutes to talk about the abuse of eminent domain for private gain. We've uploaded the piece today in memory of Mike Wallace.

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[severianofurth]

"Saleet v. City of Lakewood—In 2004, as a result of an IJ lawsuit representing 17 home and business owners, citizens from the city of Lakewood voted down an eminent domain abuse project that would have demolished an entire neighborhood for high-priced condominiums and an upscale mall. Shortly afterwards, Lakewood voters rejected the bogus blight designation, which applied to 93 percent of the city."

It's listed in the IJ's site as a "victory," so I guess they won the case, thank goodness.:)

[Theskybluelake]

that mayor is a democrat... I looked up her name & town... and of course, I am not suprised

[John Miller]

My house in pa got taken for turnpike expansion.



[Mike Freeman]

Is the Mayor still in office??

[severianofurth]

Search YT for "BOGUS BLIGHT//LAKEWOOD FIGHTS BACK"... the videos document protests that went on in support of the Saleets and the other neighbors.

[thegreatlordkaiser]

i got back and forth between outrage and sadness

[KMBExpert]

Does anyone know the status of the people profiled in this story? What a great piece by 60 Minutes.

[Ben Kotowicz]

This chapter of 60 Minutes was one of the best with Mike Wallace.

[mixmastermeeks]

Mike and Chris were/are great fair journalists.