Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Other Obligations (Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Under Credit Facility - Liggett) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of debt discount, net	$ 5,447	$ 20,386	$ 13,972	$ 38,579
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,053	2,914	2,238	5,625
Non-cash Interest Expense	$ 6,500	$ 23,300	$ 16,210	$ 44,204

Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense.

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