RESTITUTION

Mar 31 2026CRIME

IRS Can Demand Money From Tax Fraud Convict in New Legal Twist

The Seventh Circuit court said the IRS can pursue a civil claim against a person who has already been found guilty of a federal tax crime. The decision follows a Tax Court ruling that allowed the agency to collect $371 million from former tax lawyer Paul Daugerdas under Section 6201(a)(4)(A) of the

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

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Jan 08 2026CRIME

Ventura's Violent Crime Wave: A Closer Look at the Aftermath

In a recent turn of events, a man has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for a string of violent crimes that shook downtown Ventura in 2024. The perpetrator, Efrain Troncoso, admitted guilt to serious charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. This plea deal led to the dismissal

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Nov 15 2025CRIME

A Killer's Debt: Paying for the Ashes

A judge in Idaho has decided that Bryan Kohberger, the man who killed four University of Idaho students, must pay back the families of Kaylee Goncalves and Maddie Mogen for their urns. This ruling came after prosecutors asked the judge to make Kohberger cover the $3, 000 cost of the urns that hold t

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Nov 14 2025CRIME

Justice Demands More Than Life Sentences: Bryan Kohberger Ordered to Pay for Victims' Urns

Bryan Kohberger, the man found guilty of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been ordered to cover the cost of urns for two of his victims. This ruling came on the third anniversary of the tragic event, adding another layer to the ongoing legal proceedings. The victims, Madison

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Aug 04 2025RELIGION

The Hidden Stories Behind Missionary Artifacts

Missionary artifacts have been quietly shaping museums and exhibits for years. Unlike objects seized through violence, these items often fly under the radar. Yet, they hold a unique place in history, tied to both faith and power. These collections aren't just random items. They carry complex storie

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

Beauty Boss's Big Blunder: Paying Back Millions

Meet Michelle Mack, a 54-year-old Californian woman who orchestrated a clever but illegal beauty product theft scheme. She admitted to stealing millions from stores like Ulta and Sephora. Now, she's on the hook to pay $3 million in restitution to these retailers. To make matters worse, her fancy hom

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

A Poker Pro's Betting Scam: The $25M Deception

Imagine a poker pro, Cory Zeidman, 63, from Long Island, New York. He moved to Boca Raton, Florida, and got involved in a massive betting scheme. This scheme, running from 2006 to 2020, tricked sports bettors into thinking they had insider information. Zeidman and his team claimed to know about "dir

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