restitution

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Now she’s trying to make amends, including paying more than $6.6 million in restitution and forfeiture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Although criminal cases can sometimes lead to restitution, they tend to move more slowly, focus more on imprisonment than repayment and require a higher standard of proof.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

AI-assisted consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were 6.9 percentage points more likely to get restitution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Antonio Lamar Bland, 36, received a 199-month sentence and was ordered to pay $17,829 in restitution, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

“Here's the information about the restitution and how it can be paid. A notice will follow with the amount,” she says.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz