All articles tagged with #tax evasion
Chicago rapper Twista (Carl Mitchell) pleaded guilty in a federal tax case for failing to pay more than $441,000 in income taxes from 2019–2023. He signed the guilty plea on May 26 and has agreed to repay $441,059.91; he faces up to five years in prison when sentenced, though no sentencing date is provided yet.
Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested in Los Angeles County on 12 felony counts of tax evasion (six for failing to file personal tax returns with intent to evade, six for failing to file corporate taxes for Nedlos Entertainment, Inc.). Prosecutors allege he failed to report about $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019–2024 and owes more than $300,000 in California taxes. Arraignment is scheduled for June 22, with bail set at $250,000; if convicted, he faces up to 11 years and four months in state prison.
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony counts of tax evasion in Los Angeles County for allegedly failing to report about $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019–2024 via Nedlos Entertainment; arraignment set for June 22, bail is $250,000, and a conviction could carry more than 11 years in prison. The case is being pursued by the county's Business Tax Fraud Unit.
Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested at his Encino home on suspicion of 12 felony counts of tax evasion for failing to file California state tax returns from 2019–2024 and failing to report about $8.7 million in personal and NedLos Entertainment earnings; bail set at $250,000 with arraignment slated for Monday. If convicted on all counts, he could face more than 10 years in prison and would owe taxes and interest. The charges stem from the DA's new Business Tax Fraud Unit; Mencia previously faced federal tax issues in 2021 over taxes for 2013–2015.
Comedian Carlos Mencia, whose real name is Ned Holness, was arrested in Los Angeles on 12 counts of felony tax evasion for failing to report about $8.7 million in personal and Nedlos Entertainment income from 2019–2024, leaving California with more than $300,000 in taxes due; bail was set at $250,000 and an arraignment is scheduled, in a case prosecutors say targets tax scofflaws and marks the LA DA’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit’s first major action.
A prominent Supreme Court litigator and SCOTUSBlog founder Thomas Goldstein was convicted on 12 of 16 counts, including tax evasion and false tax return charges, tied to millions in high-stakes poker winnings and alleged diversion of law-firm funds to cover gambling debts; the trial featured testimony from Tobey Maguire.
Former U.S. Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein was found guilty on 12 of 16 counts after a six-week trial in Maryland, including tax evasion, willful failure to pay taxes for four years, three counts of making false statements on loan applications, and four counts of aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. He was acquitted on the remaining four counts. Maximum penalties include up to 30 years for each loan-statement count and substantial potential prison terms for other convictions; sentencing will follow for the jury verdict and potential asset-forfeit issues.
A new crackdown on crypto tax evasion has been implemented, aiming to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure compliance within the cryptocurrency sector.
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former MLB star Darryl Strawberry for a 1995 tax evasion charge, highlighting his past struggles and subsequent efforts at sobriety and recovery, amidst a broader use of clemency powers during his second term.
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion over three decades ago, citing his faith, sobriety, and active involvement in ministry as reasons for clemency.
President Donald Trump pardoned former Mets star Darryl Strawberry, citing his Christian faith, sobriety, and efforts in ministry after a history of legal issues including tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry expressed gratitude and credited his faith for his transformation, highlighting the pardon as a moment of personal liberation.
President Donald Trump pardoned former MLB star Darryl Strawberry, citing his Christian faith and sobriety, after Strawberry served time for tax evasion and drug-related charges, and had become active in ministry and recovery efforts.
President Trump granted a pardon to former MLB star Darryl Strawberry, who had pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since turned his life around through faith and community work. Strawberry expressed gratitude for the pardon, which he received amid his recovery from health issues and his recent number retirement ceremony with the Mets.
President Donald Trump pardoned former MLB star Darryl Strawberry, who had pleaded guilty to tax evasion three decades ago, after he served time and paid back taxes; Strawberry, now active in ministry and recovery, was also known for his baseball achievements and past substance abuse issues.
Executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings were charged with bribing a New York tax auditor through trips and lap dances at strip clubs to avoid paying $8 million in taxes, with evidence including emails and text messages revealing a scheme spanning from 2010 to 2024.