Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim's funds
The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
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The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
Amir Hekmati, a U.S. Marine veteran from Flint, Mich., had applied for compensation from the federal fund after he was imprisoned in Iran for 4½ years and released in 2016 as a part of the Iran nuclear deal.
An appeals court ruled against Amir Hekmati, who fought the revocation of a $20 million payout by a fund for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
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