Former NFL Star Cites Concussions, Receives Prison Sentence For Role In Tax Fraud
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.
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Former NFL Star Pleads Guilty In Tax Fraud Case
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell never got that Super Bowl ring he wanted, despite making an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX, but he did land in some super trouble. Today, Mitchell pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to charges related to tax fraud. Mitchell was scheduled to go to trial on the charges…
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Obama, Boehner Reach Compromise?
Nothing to see here, folks. Despite some whisperings about a surprise meeting over the weekend between House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and President Obama – that did happen – there has not been an announcement that a compromise has been reached on the economy. I’m not sure where the confusion came from but folks have…
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Michael Vick Making A Financial Comeback
Michael Vick’s troubled days may be over (if you don’t count his turnover problems this season) but he’s apparently still fodder for the tabloids. The gossip site, TMZ.com blasted the Eagles quarterback with this headline: “Michael Vick: I’ve Spent $29 MILLION In Four Years.” The inflammatory headline was meant to make readers think that Vick…
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Will Eagles Score With Tax Credit & Vick?
In just a little under three hours, the Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field for the third of their four pre-season games. So far, they’ve given their fans nothing to cheer about. They have, however, given them plenty to talk about – not the least of which is the signing of former bad boy (and…
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Taxgirl Is A Hypocrite
Earlier today, I wrote this post wherein I more or less insinuated that I believed that Daniel Andersen might be inclined to tout his tax evasion nonsense again, despite being caught and serving time in a California federal prison. A few hours earlier, I had been tweeting away about the signing of Michael Vick with…
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NFL Players Get Sacked With Tax Memo
The National Football Post notes that what’s on the minds of NFL players this week isn’t what foolishness is going to come out of the mouth of TO, but taxes. Agents for NFL players were reportedly sent a memo this week by the the National Football League Players Association, calling their attention to IRS code…