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MediaiteNov 25, 2025National News

Republican Senator Agrees To Pay $5.1 Million in Back Taxes After DOJ Sues

Senator Justice agreed to pay over $5 million in back taxes following a Department of Justice lawsuit regarding long-standing liabilities.

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Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and his wife have agreed to pay $5.1 million in back taxes to settle a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice. The settlement addresses long-standing liabilities linked to Justice's family coal business and his history of financial instability.

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