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Attorney Seeks $777 M Lafarge Forfeiture for Fallen Service Members

5/23/2026

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Attorney Todd Toral is pressing Justice Department to release the $777 million seized from Lafarge for families of service members killed in Syria.
A French court found Lafarge guilty of financing ISIS, leaving Justice Department with forfeiture funds pending compensation claims.
Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy and his wife Lindsey joined the lawsuit.
President Donald Trump praised Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy’s service during the 2018 State of the Union address.

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Attorney Todd Toral is pressing Justice Department to release the $777 million seized from Lafarge for families of service members killed in Syria.
A French court found Lafarge guilty of financing ISIS, leaving Justice Department with forfeiture funds pending compensation claims.
Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy and his wife Lindsey joined the lawsuit.
President Donald Trump praised Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy’s service during the 2018 State of the Union address.