penalties

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They seek restitution of $96,000 plus civil penalties and attorneys’ fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

To receive the maximum benefit for which you are eligible, you simply must have reached FRA at the time you claim survivor benefits to avoid any penalties for early filing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Unauthorized outbound investment activities will be subject to penalties, including fines and investment bans, according to the State Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They also establish a strict obligation for migrants subject to expulsion to leave and cooperate with authorities, envisaging harsher penalties, including detention, for those who refuse to do so.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Jesse and Eric both got promotions at work, and Jesse e-mailed me a new spreadsheet showing he’d need about $3,000—deposits for a new place, penalties to get out of the old, another truck, etc.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz