Assets

O.J. Simpson’s Assets Head to Court: Goldman and Brown Families Possibly Claim First in Line

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LAS VEGAS, NV – In a potential court battle over O.J. Simpson’s assets, the Goldman and Brown families could be the first in line to claim their share. The families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson, who were both murdered in 1994, have been pursuing payment from Simpson for years, ever since he was found liable for their deaths in civil court. Simpson, who was famously acquitted in a criminal trial, was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the families. Now, with Simpson potentially facing financial difficulties, the families are hopeful that … Read more

Kansas Senate Votes to Increase Death Benefit and Expand Pension System Investments in Alternative Assets

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In Topeka, Kansas, the state Senate has voted to increase the lump-sum death payment for retirees in the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS), as well as raise the maximum amount of the pension system’s portfolio tied to alternative private equity or infrastructure investments. The Senate voted 25-14 in favor of Senate Bill 172, which would raise the death benefit to $6,000 from the current $4,000. The cost of this adjustment over a 20-year period is estimated to be $108 million, to be covered by KPERS contributions and investment income. The death benefit has not … Read more

Russian Government Prepares Bill to Confiscate Assets of False Information Violators and Alleged Criminals Amid Ukraine Invasion

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MOSCOW, Russia – In a move that intensifies Russia’s crackdown on the spread of false information and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government has announced its preparation of a bill that would allow the confiscation of money and property. The proposal aims to target individuals who violate laws related to false information and the Ukrainian invasion, as confirmed by Russian officials on Saturday. Chairman of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, shared details of the bill through the messaging platform Telegram. Volodin explained that the draft law would enable the authorities to seize assets, including … Read more

Russian Lawmakers Propose Confiscating Assets of Those Spreading False Information about Armed Forces

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Moscow – Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would permit the seizure of assets from individuals spreading what they deem as “deliberately false information” about the country’s armed forces. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, stated that this legislation would also encompass acts of betrayal such as discrediting the armed forces, advocating for sanctions against Russia, or inciting extremist activities. In a post on Telegram, Volodin asserted that those who attempt to undermine or betray Russia must face appropriate punishment and compensate for the harm inflicted on the nation by forfeiting their … Read more