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The Federal Criminal Court says a Hell’s Angel should get about 27,000 francs in damages from federal prosecutors, as part of a long-running feud between law enforcement and the motorcycle club.
The member of the Zurich branch of the motorcycle club was detained for 41 days in 2004, as prosecutors aimed to convict Hell’s Angels of being part of an organized criminal gang.
Prosecutors impounded five of the man’s Harley Davidson motorcycles, two luxury cars and a number of weapons.
The man had been awarded 8,000 francs after the federal case collapsed around the club but the man appealed, claiming his property fell into disrepair while impounded.
He also claimed higher legal fees.
The court ruling published today agreed to increase compensation for legal fees but dismissed other claims.
Prosecutors impounded five of the man’s Harley Davidson motorcycles, two luxury cars and a number of weapons.
The man had been awarded 8,000 francs after the federal case collapsed around the club but the man appealed, claiming his property fell into disrepair while impounded.
He also claimed higher legal fees.
The court ruling published today agreed to increase compensation for legal fees but dismissed other claims.
