Kennith Bell declares bankruptcy to avoid repayment for steal of $1.2 million from orthodontic practice. Judge rules amount still payable.

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Kennith Bell declares bankruptcy to avoid repayment for steal of $1.2 million from orthodontic practice. Judge rules amount still payable.

Kennith Bell, who embezzled $1.2 million from an orthodontic practice, attempted to discharge the resulting restitution obligation through bankruptcy proceedings. A federal judge ruled that the debt survived bankruptcy and remained payable in full — a significant reminder that court-ordered restitution arising from criminal conduct is generally not extinguishable through a bankruptcy filing.

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Kennith Bell declares bankruptcy to avoid repayment for steal of $1.2 million from orthodontic practice. Judge rules amount still payable.

Kennith Bell declares bankruptcy to avoid repayment for steal of $1.2 million from orthodontic practice. Judge rules amount still payable.

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