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Daniel chong. >> i did go crazy. >> reporter: he just reached a $4.1 million settlement with the u.s. government. the nightmare began on april 21st of last year. he was visiting a friend at a house in the san diego area when agents of the drug enforcement administration burst in. they seized thousands of ecstasy pills, drugs and guns. chong admitted he'd smoked pot there and knew nothing of the other contraband. taking him to a holding cell -- they said they wouldn't charge you. what else? >> they'll come get me in a minute to take me home. >> reporter: minutes, hours, days passed. no food, wa...