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Times of India - US News

US - Oct 11, 2026 - After a New York fire killed a 13-year-old girl's father and four sisters, relatives raised over $100,000 for her; months later, the state AG sought $71,539.29 it said remained unpaid - Hailey Bodah, a young New Yorker, faced unimaginable loss when a fire claimed the lives of her father and four sisters. In the wake of this tragedy, generous relatives raised over $100,000 to help her. However, legal issues emerged regarding the management of the funds, with the New York Attorney General's office demanding the return of over $71,000.

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