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California couple faced $1m fines from previous owner; settlement clears them

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What happened

After acquiring a property in Humboldt County, Corrine and Doug Thomas stumbled upon unforeseen legal complications linked to the former owner's cannabis business.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:30:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. California couple faced $1m fines from previous owner; settlement clears them

  2. Ex-Harrods owner potentially trafficked women on ‘shocking’ scale, official says

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