Attorney Henry Klingeman claims that “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Teresa Giudice and Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice are being prosecuted because of their celebrity. Is he right?
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‘Real Housewives’ Stars Indicted On Bankruptcy, Fraud, And Tax Charges
Two of the stars of the Bravo television show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” were charged today in a conspiracy to defraud lenders as well as allegedly hiding assets and income during a bankruptcy case. Teresa and Giuseppe Giudice were charged with 39 counts of various fraud charges; Giuseppe has been charged with tax evasion, as well.
Read MoreDolce & Gabbana Say Tax Woes May Force Them To Close
A month after Dolce & Gabbana was found guilty on tax charges, the pair is fighting back. After closing their stores for three days in protest, the designers are making noise about shutting down for good.
Read MoreHere Comes The Boom: Potential For Bombs, Booby Traps On Tax Protestor Land Up For Sale
The compound of tax protestors Ed and Elaine Brown, the site of an infamous nine month standoff in 2007, is up for sale. It’s big. It’s beautiful. And it’s possibly booby-trapped.
Read MoreHow To Stay Out Of Jail: Lessons Learned From The ‘Queen Of IRS Tax Fraud’
This week, Rashia Wilson received a record sentence for her role in a massive identity theft scam used to defraud the Treasury. Wilson, together with her boyfriend and colleague, used stolen identities to bilk the IRS out of nearly $20 million.
Read MoreFootballer Messi May Settle Tax Evasion Case For Millions
Goaaaaal! Football phenom, Lionel Messi, has reportedly scored in his battle against the Spanish authorities. The Spanish publication, El Periodico, has announced that the FC
Read MoreMarc Rich, Famous Fugitive & Alleged Tax Evader Pardoned By President Clinton, Dies
Marc Rich, one of the most famous white-collar criminals in recent memory, has died in Switzerland at age 78, as the result of a stroke.
Read MoreIf It Ain’t About Money (Turns Out It Is): Rapper Fat Joe Headed To Prison For Failure To Pay Taxes
Rapper Fat Joe will serve four months in prison this fall for failing to pay more than $1 million in federal income taxes. U.S. Magistrate
Read MoreCourt Date Set For Messi As Details Emerge On Tax Evasion Charges
A court date has been set for Spanish football Lionel Messi. The four-time World Player of the Year must appear in a Barcelona court on
Read MoreDolce & Gabbana Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
Are prison stripes the next fall look for Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana? The Italian fashion duo has been found guilty of tax evasion by
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