Top Supreme Court Lawyer Charged with Tax Evasion on Poker Winnings
Prominent Supreme Court attorney and SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein was indicted on federal tax evasion charges, accused of failing to declare millions in poker winnings from 2016 to 2021. The indictment alleges he used his law firm’s funds to pay gambling debts and made false statements to mortgage lenders, totaling over $5.3 million in unpaid taxes. Goldstein, who has a notable legal career including representing Al Gore in *Bush v. Gore*, pleads not guilty and plans to vigorously contest the charges. The indictment also details alleged misuse of firm funds for personal expenses, including the payment of expenses for multiple women.
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