restitution

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Before handing down the sentence, which included nearly $900,000 in restitution, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

She paid restitution and fines, and came back just fine afterward.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Over the years, I’ve gotten restitution in one form or another from restaurants, insurance companies and even a dentist’s office — all because I stated my case when it came to a problem.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Burkle argues Anderson committed multimillion-dollar fraud at the companies Burkle invested in and is seeking damages, the release of accounting records and restitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“I’m selling them to pay my restitution for the fireworks and also to raise money to rebuild stuff in the park.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz