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CBS NewsNov 26, 2025National News

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in back taxes

Senator Jim Justice agreed to pay $5.2 million in back taxes to settle a federal lawsuit regarding debts dating to 2009.

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Senator Jim Justice Settles $5.2M Federal Tax Lawsuit
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West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay nearly $5.2 million in back taxes
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Republican Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal income taxes dating back to 2009. The settlement follows years of financial turmoil for the freshman senator, whose business empire faces multiple liens and foreclosure threats.

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