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noun
Any law designed to prevent criminals from profiting from the publicity around their crimes, as for example allowing the state to seize profits and distribute them to victims.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
The first such law was created in New York after the "Son of Sam" murders committed by serial killer David Berkowitz.
