SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victimsNoah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to various cybercrime charges and faces significant prison time and financial restitution.
Oakland woman sentenced to federal prison for filing false insurance claimsKari Marie Russo sentenced to 33 months for filing false insurance claims using stolen identities.
Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent meansSteven Daniel Miller was sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent meansA man was sentenced to four years for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using stolen identity for a car loan.
SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victimsNoah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to various cybercrime charges and faces significant prison time and financial restitution.
Oakland woman sentenced to federal prison for filing false insurance claimsKari Marie Russo sentenced to 33 months for filing false insurance claims using stolen identities.
Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent meansSteven Daniel Miller was sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent meansA man was sentenced to four years for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using stolen identity for a car loan.
California plumber ordered to pay $1 million for workers' comp fraudBirdwell ordered to pay $1 million for workers' compensation fraud.Fraudulent practices disadvantage honest employers and inflate costs.
Bidwell Mansion arsonist sentenced to prison and owes millions for Chico blazeA man was sentenced to 11 years and owes over $37 million for intentionally setting fire to the historic Bidwell Mansion, an act driven by societal disparity.
Man sentenced to 7 years for over $2.6 million Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robberyA Long Beach man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a $2.6 million smash-and-grab robbery in Beverly Hills.
Bidwell Mansion arsonist sentenced to prison and owes millions for Chico blazeA man was sentenced to 11 years and owes over $37 million for intentionally setting fire to the historic Bidwell Mansion, an act driven by societal disparity.
Man sentenced to 7 years for over $2.6 million Beverly Hills smash-and-grab robberyA Long Beach man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a $2.6 million smash-and-grab robbery in Beverly Hills.
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trusteeDr. Tiffany Jenkins, a new trustee of the British Museum, is against the restitution of stolen antiquities, sparking debate over the Elgin marbles.
Are the Parthenon Sculptures finally returning to Greece? DW 03/24/2025Efforts for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures are gaining momentum, with recent constructive talks between the UK and Greece.
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trusteeDr. Tiffany Jenkins, a new trustee of the British Museum, is against the restitution of stolen antiquities, sparking debate over the Elgin marbles.
Are the Parthenon Sculptures finally returning to Greece? DW 03/24/2025Efforts for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures are gaining momentum, with recent constructive talks between the UK and Greece.
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to NigeriaThe Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, addressing historical injustices and setting a precedent for global cultural restitution efforts.
Comment | In restitution cases, the law is not the only answerFrance's progress on returning African heritage remains minimal seven years after Macron's plea for restitution.
Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.
Longing for home: sacred drum among first objects restituted to the US by the NetherlandsThe Pohwith winter drum, sacred to the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, has been returned to the tribe after being wrongfully acquired in 1882.
How a new online database is bringing an African focus to restitution casesThe call for artifact restitution has been an ongoing demand from Africans, often overshadowed by Western narratives.A new data platform aims to centralize knowledge on African restitution efforts and correct narrative imbalances.
Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years agoAncestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to NigeriaThe Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, addressing historical injustices and setting a precedent for global cultural restitution efforts.
Comment | In restitution cases, the law is not the only answerFrance's progress on returning African heritage remains minimal seven years after Macron's plea for restitution.
Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.
Longing for home: sacred drum among first objects restituted to the US by the NetherlandsThe Pohwith winter drum, sacred to the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, has been returned to the tribe after being wrongfully acquired in 1882.
How a new online database is bringing an African focus to restitution casesThe call for artifact restitution has been an ongoing demand from Africans, often overshadowed by Western narratives.A new data platform aims to centralize knowledge on African restitution efforts and correct narrative imbalances.
Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years agoAncestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.
A $300 Million Art Trove and the Labyrinth of Nazi-Era Art ClaimsNew evidence suggests the Guelph Treasure was sold under duress in 1935, complicating its restitution to Jewish heirs.
Is the Guelph Treasure Nazi-looted art after all? DW 02/10/2025The Guelph Treasure's ownership is contested, with new evidence suggesting it may have been sold under duress during the Nazi era.
A $300 Million Art Trove and the Labyrinth of Nazi-Era Art ClaimsNew evidence suggests the Guelph Treasure was sold under duress in 1935, complicating its restitution to Jewish heirs.
Is the Guelph Treasure Nazi-looted art after all? DW 02/10/2025The Guelph Treasure's ownership is contested, with new evidence suggesting it may have been sold under duress during the Nazi era.
N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' ConThomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.
Ukrainian National Sentenced to Federal Prison in "Raccoon Infostealer" Cybercrime CaseMark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months for conspiracy related to the Raccoon Infostealer malware operation.
Bay Area CEO who ran sites for kids sentenced to 7 years in prisonA Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.
Is George Santos lying about paying restitution?Federal prosecutors contest George Santos' claims of needing more time to pay restitution and forfeiture, citing lack of payments and speculative financial conditions.
Ex-BigLaw partner hit with prison time, $4.2M restitution order in tax caseA former law partner received 16 months in prison and $4.2 million restitution for failing to pay $2.46 million in taxes.
O.C. man took money meant for COVID gloves to buy boats and cars. Now, he's been sentenced for fraudAn Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for Vandelay' ConThomas John Sfraga defrauded investors using a fraudulent scheme, promising high returns, and was sentenced to prison and restitution for his crimes.
Ukrainian National Sentenced to Federal Prison in "Raccoon Infostealer" Cybercrime CaseMark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months for conspiracy related to the Raccoon Infostealer malware operation.
Bay Area CEO who ran sites for kids sentenced to 7 years in prisonA Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.
Is George Santos lying about paying restitution?Federal prosecutors contest George Santos' claims of needing more time to pay restitution and forfeiture, citing lack of payments and speculative financial conditions.
Ex-BigLaw partner hit with prison time, $4.2M restitution order in tax caseA former law partner received 16 months in prison and $4.2 million restitution for failing to pay $2.46 million in taxes.
O.C. man took money meant for COVID gloves to buy boats and cars. Now, he's been sentenced for fraudAn Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Was Nazi-looted art concealed from Jewish heirs? DW 02/26/2025Significant numbers of artworks looted by Nazis remain unaccounted for, raising questions of transparency and restitution.
Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations laterThe recovered Monet pastel symbolizes the enduring struggle for rightful restitution of stolen art from Jewish families after the Holocaust.
Seven years on from Emmanuel Macron's pledge to return Africa's heritage, frustration grows about the lack of progressEmmanuel Macron's 2017 declaration initiated critical discussions on the restitution of African heritage, yet political challenges hinder substantial progress.
Nazi-looted art: Can arbitration help with restitution? DW 02/07/2025Germany's federal cabinet announces a significant change in the restitution process for Nazi-looted art, ending the Limbach Commission and replacing it with arbitration tribunals.
Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remainsThe remains of Piet Hein should be returned to his grave for ethical and cultural respect, according to church officials.
A beacon of hope': Indigenous people reunited with sacred cloak in BrazilThe reunion of the Tupinamba people with a sacred cloak symbolizes significant cultural restoration and the importance of Indigenous land rights.
Was Nazi-looted art concealed from Jewish heirs? DW 02/26/2025Significant numbers of artworks looted by Nazis remain unaccounted for, raising questions of transparency and restitution.
Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations laterThe recovered Monet pastel symbolizes the enduring struggle for rightful restitution of stolen art from Jewish families after the Holocaust.
Seven years on from Emmanuel Macron's pledge to return Africa's heritage, frustration grows about the lack of progressEmmanuel Macron's 2017 declaration initiated critical discussions on the restitution of African heritage, yet political challenges hinder substantial progress.
Nazi-looted art: Can arbitration help with restitution? DW 02/07/2025Germany's federal cabinet announces a significant change in the restitution process for Nazi-looted art, ending the Limbach Commission and replacing it with arbitration tribunals.
Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remainsThe remains of Piet Hein should be returned to his grave for ethical and cultural respect, according to church officials.
A beacon of hope': Indigenous people reunited with sacred cloak in BrazilThe reunion of the Tupinamba people with a sacred cloak symbolizes significant cultural restoration and the importance of Indigenous land rights.
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their TipsDoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claimsR.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes must pay over $604,000 in restitution due to serious violations of consumer protection laws affecting grieving families.
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their TipsDoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claimsR.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes must pay over $604,000 in restitution due to serious violations of consumer protection laws affecting grieving families.
The Capitol Rioters Don't Just Want Pardons From Trump. They Want Something Far Bigger.The January 6 event showcased a distorted narrative reimagining insurrectionists as victims rather than aggressors, seeking restitution and downplaying the violence of the riot.
FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman IslandsFederal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman IslandsFederal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
Man Who Stole Statue of Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Receives SentenceTheft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.
Probation recommended for Mass. mail carrier who stole valuables from parcelsWilliam J. Paige will avoid prison for stealing rare coins from mail parcels and will serve two years probation with restitution.
Two women with 80 previous convictions 'came to Kerry to do a bit of shoplifting'Theft charges were dropped against two women as they repaid stolen items' value.
Man Who Stole Statue of Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Receives SentenceTheft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.
Probation recommended for Mass. mail carrier who stole valuables from parcelsWilliam J. Paige will avoid prison for stealing rare coins from mail parcels and will serve two years probation with restitution.
Two women with 80 previous convictions 'came to Kerry to do a bit of shoplifting'Theft charges were dropped against two women as they repaid stolen items' value.
Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himselfJudge R. Steven Randolph was reprimanded for improperly ordering a guilty defendant to pay restitution for damage to his own truck.
The Mordant Intimacy of Cecile Desprairies's "The Propagandist"The exploration of historical artifacts raises questions about provenance and the legacies of family histories tied to complicity in past injustices.
Ryan Garcia off the hook after reimbursing Beverly Hills hotel $15,000 for vandalism damageRyan Garcia's vandalism charge was dismissed after he paid $15,000 restitution, highlighting the impact of accountability in resolving legal issues.
Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentaryDavis's prison sentence revised to allow completion of a life documentary, potentially generating funds for restitution.
California tax preparer sentenced to 6 years in prison for $28 million IRS schemeGonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.
Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentaryDavis's prison sentence revised to allow completion of a life documentary, potentially generating funds for restitution.
California tax preparer sentenced to 6 years in prison for $28 million IRS schemeGonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.
Heirlooms stolen from Jewish families during WWII returned to descendantsA German museum curator is dedicated to returning valuable silver heirlooms confiscated from Jews during World War II to their descendants.
A victim of a crypto pig butchering' scam just got his $140,000 backVictims of the SpireBit crypto scam are receiving restitution after the Massachusetts Attorney General's investigation led to the seizure of the scam's assets.
Man Who Set Fire to Cabin in the Grand Canyon Gets 20 Months in PrisonDahntay Dunbar was sentenced to 20 months in prison for arson involving his ex-girlfriend's cabin, emphasizing the serious implications of such acts.
Man gets prison time for attorney-fraud scheme that targeted some BigLaw firmsA North Carolina man was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $22.5 million in restitution for a fraudulent scheme targeting lawyers.
Cranach portrait will be sold in accord between Pennsylvania museum and Jewish heirsThe Allentown Art Museum settles with the heirs of a Jewish owner to auction a portrait linked to the Nazi era.
Fraud NYC Funeral Home To Pay More Than $600K In Class ActionR. G. Ortiz Funeral Homes settled a lawsuit by paying over $604,000 for consumer exploitation, securing justice for affected families.
Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuseVictims of historic abuse at Florida reform schools may finally receive restitution, with the Senate passing a bill for $20 million for claims.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced For Holding Up Churchgoers in Armed RobberyA Brooklyn man convicted of armed robbery during a church service was sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay over $400,000 in restitution.
'Bling Bishop' Robber Nets Prison Sentence For Flashy Mid-Sermon HeistA Brooklyn man sentenced to 7 years for robbing 'Bling Bishop' at gunpoint during a live-streamed sermon.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced For Holding Up Churchgoers in Armed RobberyA Brooklyn man convicted of armed robbery during a church service was sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay over $400,000 in restitution.
'Bling Bishop' Robber Nets Prison Sentence For Flashy Mid-Sermon HeistA Brooklyn man sentenced to 7 years for robbing 'Bling Bishop' at gunpoint during a live-streamed sermon.
FTX crypto fraud victims to get their money back -- plus interest | TechCrunchThe vast majority of victims impacted by the FTX cryptocurrency exchange crash will receive their money back with interest.
Kai Cenat Resolves Union Square Melee Charges With Apology, Officials SayKai Cenat avoids prosecution by public apology and restitution for inciting a riot in Manhattan.
Former State Police sergeant gets 3 years for role in overtime scamA former Massachusetts State Police sergeant is sentenced to three years in federal prison for overtime fraud, paying restitution and forfeiting funds.