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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.
#fraud

Ukrainian National Sentenced to Federal Prison in "Raccoon Infostealer" Cybercrime Case

Mark 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 prison

A Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.

Ex-BigLaw partner hit with prison time, $4.2M restitution order in tax case

A 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 fraud

An Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crooks jailed for ripping off Apple with fake iPhone returns

Two fraudsters are sentenced for defrauding Apple by returning fake iPhones, resulting in significant prison time and restitution payments.

Ex-N.Y.U. Official Admits She Stole Public Money to Add Pool at Her Home

Former NYU administrator pleads guilty to $3.5 million fraud, diverting public money for personal use.
$663,209 restitution and 5 years' probation part of plea agreement.

Ukrainian National Sentenced to Federal Prison in "Raccoon Infostealer" Cybercrime Case

Mark 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 prison

A Bay Area CEO defrauded investors of nearly $9 million, leading to a sentence of 88 months in prison and financial restitution.

Ex-BigLaw partner hit with prison time, $4.2M restitution order in tax case

A 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 fraud

An Orange County man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding companies of $3 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crooks jailed for ripping off Apple with fake iPhone returns

Two fraudsters are sentenced for defrauding Apple by returning fake iPhones, resulting in significant prison time and restitution payments.

Ex-N.Y.U. Official Admits She Stole Public Money to Add Pool at Her Home

Former NYU administrator pleads guilty to $3.5 million fraud, diverting public money for personal use.
$663,209 restitution and 5 years' probation part of plea agreement.
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#colonialism

Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024

Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.

Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years ago

Ancestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.

France should return much more looted African art, film-maker says

Lingering feeling of humiliation after limited return of looted treasures to Africa
Debate sparked by the incomplete restitution of artworks from former colonial powers to African countries

Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024

Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.

Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years ago

Ancestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.

France should return much more looted African art, film-maker says

Lingering feeling of humiliation after limited return of looted treasures to Africa
Debate sparked by the incomplete restitution of artworks from former colonial powers to African countries
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#cultural-heritage

Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations later

The 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 progress

Emmanuel Macron's 2017 declaration initiated critical discussions on the restitution of African heritage, yet political challenges hinder substantial progress.

Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remains

The 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 Brazil

The reunion of the Tupinamba people with a sacred cloak symbolizes significant cultural restoration and the importance of Indigenous land rights.

Nazi-loot restitutions in France face 'disproportionate delays' due to lack of funds, auditor report says

French state suffers from inadequate funding and staffing for returning Nazi-looted art, undermining restitution efforts despite strong legal frameworks.

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

The French handover of ancient artefacts to Ethiopia is a diplomatic gesture, not restitution, as the items weren't part of French collections.

Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations later

The 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 progress

Emmanuel Macron's 2017 declaration initiated critical discussions on the restitution of African heritage, yet political challenges hinder substantial progress.

Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remains

The 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 Brazil

The reunion of the Tupinamba people with a sacred cloak symbolizes significant cultural restoration and the importance of Indigenous land rights.

Nazi-loot restitutions in France face 'disproportionate delays' due to lack of funds, auditor report says

French state suffers from inadequate funding and staffing for returning Nazi-looted art, undermining restitution efforts despite strong legal frameworks.

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

The French handover of ancient artefacts to Ethiopia is a diplomatic gesture, not restitution, as the items weren't part of French collections.
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#embezzlement

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal 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 restitution

A 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 restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.

Ex-Contra Costa fire battalion chief pleads to $46k timekeeping scheme

Former fire battalion chief sentenced for timekeeping scheme
Plea deal includes jail alternative program and restitution

FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman Islands

Federal 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 restitution

A 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 restitution

A former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.

Ex-Contra Costa fire battalion chief pleads to $46k timekeeping scheme

Former fire battalion chief sentenced for timekeeping scheme
Plea deal includes jail alternative program and restitution
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#theft

Man Who Stole Statue of Dodgers' Jackie Robinson Receives Sentence

Theft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.

Probation recommended for Mass. mail carrier who stole valuables from parcels

William 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 Sentence

Theft of Jackie Robinson statue leads to 15-year prison sentence.

Probation recommended for Mass. mail carrier who stole valuables from parcels

William 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.
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Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himself

Judge 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 damage

Ryan Garcia's vandalism charge was dismissed after he paid $15,000 restitution, highlighting the impact of accountability in resolving legal issues.
#prison-sentence

Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentary

Davis'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 scheme

Gonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.

Glen Davis can delay prison to wrap documentary

Davis'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 scheme

Gonzalez defrauded the IRS for $28 million through a tax scheme involving false returns and fictitious corporations.
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Heirlooms stolen from Jewish families during WWII returned to descendants

A 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 back

Victims 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 Prison

Dahntay 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 firms

A 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 heirs

The Allentown Art Museum settles with the heirs of a Jewish owner to auction a portrait linked to the Nazi era.
#consumer-protection

Fraud NYC Funeral Home To Pay More Than $600K In Class Action

R. G. Ortiz Funeral Homes settled a lawsuit by paying over $604,000 for consumer exploitation, securing justice for affected families.

Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims

R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes must pay over $604,000 in restitution due to serious violations of consumer protection laws affecting grieving families.

Fraud NYC Funeral Home To Pay More Than $600K In Class Action

R. G. Ortiz Funeral Homes settled a lawsuit by paying over $604,000 for consumer exploitation, securing justice for affected families.

Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims

R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes must pay over $604,000 in restitution due to serious violations of consumer protection laws affecting grieving families.
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Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse

Victims of historic abuse at Florida reform schools may finally receive restitution, with the Senate passing a bill for $20 million for claims.
#sentencing

Brooklyn Man Sentenced For Holding Up Churchgoers in Armed Robbery

A 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 Heist

A Brooklyn man sentenced to 7 years for robbing 'Bling Bishop' at gunpoint during a live-streamed sermon.

Couple whose gender-reveal party sparked the massive El Dorado fire sentenced

Couple sentenced for starting massive El Dorado fire during gender-reveal party
One-year jail sentence and probation for Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr., probation for Angelina Jimenez

Brooklyn Man Sentenced For Holding Up Churchgoers in Armed Robbery

A 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 Heist

A Brooklyn man sentenced to 7 years for robbing 'Bling Bishop' at gunpoint during a live-streamed sermon.

Couple whose gender-reveal party sparked the massive El Dorado fire sentenced

Couple sentenced for starting massive El Dorado fire during gender-reveal party
One-year jail sentence and probation for Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr., probation for Angelina Jimenez
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FTX crypto fraud victims to get their money back -- plus interest | TechCrunch

The 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 Say

Kai 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 scam

A former Massachusetts State Police sergeant is sentenced to three years in federal prison for overtime fraud, paying restitution and forfeiting funds.
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Sherri Papini, who faked being kidnapped, still owes $300,000 and prosecutors are coming for it

Sherri Papini still owes over $300,000 in restitution for fabricating her kidnapping.
The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a writ for garnishment against Papini and her divorce law firm.

Sherri Papini failed to pay over $300,000 in restitution over California kidnap hoax, feds say

Federal officials seek garnishment order as Sherri Papini fails to pay $300,000 restitution.
Papini's criminal defense attorney expresses confidence in her efforts to meet financial obligations.

Sherri Papini, who faked being kidnapped, still owes $300,000 and prosecutors are coming for it

Sherri Papini still owes over $300,000 in restitution for fabricating her kidnapping.
The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a writ for garnishment against Papini and her divorce law firm.

Sherri Papini failed to pay over $300,000 in restitution over California kidnap hoax, feds say

Federal officials seek garnishment order as Sherri Papini fails to pay $300,000 restitution.
Papini's criminal defense attorney expresses confidence in her efforts to meet financial obligations.
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Carlee Russell pleads guilty, avoids jail after falsely reporting her own kidnapping

Russell admitted to lying about her abduction and falsely reporting a child in danger.
She pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts, was sentenced to probation, and ordered to pay restitution.

Canada's most prolific hacker is expected to make full restitution

Canada's most prolific hacker, Matthew Philbert, will make full restitution for the financial ruin caused by his cyber attacks.
Philbert will pay back around $49,200 in total, using seized bitcoin and funds held in trust by his lawyer.
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