Sen. Jim Justice faces over $8M in tax liens, loan defaults, and undisclosed debts, which he disputes.

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., faces federal and state tax liens totaling over $8 million for unpaid taxes dating back to 2009, with the IRS placing claims on properties including the Greenbrier Resort and his businesses for unpaid payroll taxes. Additional liens exceed $1.3 million from West Virginia’s Tax Division and $850,000 in property taxes, while a $20 million JPMorgan Chase loan is in default and held by Fortress Investment Group. Justice denies owing the full amount, claims the IRS owes him more, and says the matter is being resolved. His Senate financial disclosure underreports debts, omitting a $235.5 million obligation to Carter Bank and $700 million in loan guarantees tied to Greensill Capital. Despite these challenges, he maintains control over his business empire in coal, agriculture, and real estate through his children.