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Justice Dept. Settles $30 Mil. Lawsuit Against Watts

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The federal government has made a deal with James Watts and his companies to settle a $30 million tax case.

Four years ago in Davenport, US Attorney Nicholas Klinefeldt filed a lawsuit against Watts and his companies claiming since 1990 they collected employment taxes from workers but failed to pay the government.

Michelle O'Neill reports, on today's WVIK News Focus.

Officially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.