Restitution Trumps Story Bans

Even where First Amendment case law prevents broad 'Son of Sam' style bans on criminals profiting from stories, large restitution orders and aggressive garnishment mean victims’ claims functionally prevent convicted defendants from keeping media proceeds. That shifts the policy battleground from restricting speech to strengthening financial‑enforcement and victim‑compensation mechanisms. — Shows a practical enforcement pathway (financial claims) that resolves the conflict between free‑speech protections and the public desire to stop criminals profiting, with implications for producers, victims, and lawmakers.