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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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.