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Strip club executives allegedly bribed tax auditor with lap dances and luxury trips to slash tax bills

A group of strip club executives allegedly bribed a New York state tax auditor with cash, luxury Florida trips and lap dances worth thousands of dollars a day to slash millions from their tax bills, according to a sweeping indictment by Attorney General Letitia James. The 79-count indictment accuses top leaders of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., the Texas-based parent company behind strip clubs Rick’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret and Hoops Cabaret, of using their venues to disguise bribes as “promotional” expenses and avoid more than $8 million in sales taxes between 2010 and 2024. Prosecutors say the auditor received at least.

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20 Iconic Cats in Movies That Made the Big Screen Their Scratching Post

Cats are famous no, really! They’re actors, musicians, artists, playing villains in classics of cinema, as well as modern Hollywood hits. They’re not just crazy, chaotic, and capricious creatures, they’re highly talented individuals. Who knew that while you’re off at work paying rent for the home, your cat is wandering around going from audition to audition, experiencing the high intensity rejection from directors. They really just want to catch a break and make something that will be beautiful for the world to see. They’re tired of playing with your shoe laces or waiting around for you to get home from work. Watching the birds only gets them so far now they want to be in The Birds, the classic Hitchcock film. Whether you’re a Disney movie person, a cult classic, or an esteemed cinephile, you’re bound to be watching iconic movies with at least one, if not two, cute kitties. Enjoy these classic characters with paws, whiskers, and cat ears.

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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe 6-Speed

This 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is powered by a 4. 3-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Ghillies Green over Sandstorm leather. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, and 19″ seven-spoke wheels as well as power-adjustable seats, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The car was acquired by the seller on BaT in June 2023 and now has 77k miles. This V8 Vantage is offered with manufacturer’s literature, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.