fines
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For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
When Dailey is able, he plans to petition for a traffic signal at the intersection, and potentially to have the stretch designated as a safety corridor subject to targeted enforcement and stepped-up fines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
A freedom of information request, external revealed that 97% of fines between 2023 and 2025 were for littering.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The politicians also want to allow for stiffer fines against companies following a disaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Let me remind everybody, we are not here to win or lose. Justice often fails because it seeks to punish, not to heal. Jails and fines harden people.”
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
