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fromThe Nation
3 days agoLust for Luxury
Support for wealth taxes is growing, but opposition from wealthy individuals and business leaders is also increasing.
Jurors can expect to hear a rollicking Hollywood tale featuring a bidding war (a half-dozen streamers, including Amazon, had vied for the project's rights) and at least one celebrity (Keanu Reeves was an early investor, according to the New York Times.) They'll likely see raw footage from Rinsch's dystopian, AI-themed thriller, "White Horse," turning a federal courtroom in Manhattan into the project's first public screening venue. And they'll hear extensive details of Rinsch's spending - with what prosecutors contend was Netflix's money - on cars, watches, clothing, luxury rentals, and those two very pricey premium mattresses.
Reform UK's campaign spending included lavish items like a £350 bottle of champagne, a £989-a-night hotel stay, and substantial room service charges, raising concerns over member subscriptions.
Collins allegedly used the stolen money to fund his lavish lifestyle, spending it on executive club memberships, luxury brands, fine dining, and extensive travel.