The U.S. dollar is not money but legal tender. Federal Reserve notes are "backed" by all the goods and services in the economy.
This is any income generated by illicit means. Such as drugs or illegal prostitution.
Try suing
Go to them and tell them that you need your money back. When they begin to make payments, make sure that you write down how much they pay, the date and have them sign it. That way they know how much...
Keep the tag on there and say you never wore it