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Iran Punitives

A federal judge awarded the family of retired FBI and DEA agent Robert Levinson, the longest-held civilian hostage in American history, punitive damages in the amount of $1.35 billion against his captor, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge awarded the family of retired FBI and DEA agent Robert Levinson, the longest-held civilian hostage in American history, punitive damages in the amount of $1.35 billion against his captor, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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