"Girls Gone Wild" SCUMBAG Joe Francis faces 10 years in prison and $500,000 in IRS fines

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis In Hot Water With IRS

New York Times | Michael Parrish | August 19, 2008 08:20 AM



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/19/girls-gone-wild-founder-j_n_119774.html

LOS ANGELES -- As founder of the "Girls Gone Wild" franchise, Joe Francis has often been accused of duping women into doing things they wish they had not, especially baring their breasts in front of a video camera.

This time, it is Mr. Francis who says he was fooled -- not by a cameraman, but by his accountant.

The veracity of his claim is likely to be decided in September, when Mr. Francis will be tried in Los Angeles on federal charges that he deducted $20 million in fraudulent expenses on the corporate tax returns filed by his company, Mantra Films.

If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison and $500,000 in fines. Even if he is acquitted, the Internal Revenue Service could still seek back taxes, plus penalties and interest.

[NewJeffCT]

1. gee, I'm all broken up at that

Outside of the Bush White House, I can't think of many I'd have less sympathy for over impending jail time.

[JVS]

2. This anti-scumbag witch-hunt sickens me. He's like the new Leona Helmsley.

They're out to get him because of who he is. :cry:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

3. You have "Mister B Natural" for your avatar? I salute you!

MOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

:rofl:

[JVS]

5. Yes, I most certainly do. But if you ever see anyone asking who it is, claim that it's a picture...

of Rachel Maddow grinning and wearing a stupid hat.

[Parche]

4. He Has To Keep Abreast Of The IRS Tax Codes

:woohoo: :hi: :rofl: