LA DA Files 12 Felony Tax Charges Against Comedian Carlos Mencia
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced 12 felony counts against comedian Carlos Mencia for allegedly dodging tax filings on about $8.7 million over five years; six counts relate to personal taxes and six to business taxes (2019–2024). If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison. He was arrested at his Encino home as the DA launches the Business Tax Fraud Unit to pursue tax crimes, with IRS liens in Oregon totaling about $1.2 million noted in the case.