A Bad Situation
Sorrentino Brothers Indicted For Tax Exvasion
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Middletown Committeeman Gerry Scharfenberger cutting the ribbon at the TV personality’s Middletown tanning salon
Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore fame and his brother Marc have been indicted on federal charges of failing to pay taxes on $8.9 million income from promotional activities, according to a statement issued by U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman. The brothers are expected to surrender to IRS Criminal Investigation Agents in Newark this afternoon prior to an appearance before in U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven Mannion.
Both brothers are charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States Government and with filing false tax returns for 2010 and 2012. The Situation faces an additional charge of failing to file a tax return for 2011.
“According to the indictment, Michael and Marc Sorrentino filed false tax returns that incorrectly reported millions made from promotions and appearances,” said U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. “The brothers allegedly also claimed costly clothes and cars as business expenses and funneled company money into personal accounts. The law is absolutely clear: telling the truth to the IRS is not optional.”
“Most individuals file truthful tax returns and pay their fair share of taxes. However, as alleged in today’s indictment, rather than living in reality and reporting their true income, Michael Sorrentino and his brother Marc created the illusion that they earned less income by filing false and fraudulent tax returns,” stated Jonathan D. Larsen, Acting Special Agent in Charge, IRS-Criminal Investigation, Newark Field Office. “No matter what your occupation or status in life, if you attempt to cheat on your taxes for personal financial gain, you face real consequences including criminal prosecution and a possible prison sentence.”
The Situation faces a total of five charges with combined maximum penalties of $1.1 million and 15 years in prison. Marc faces four charges with combined maximum penalties of $1 million and 14 years in prison.
The Situation is represented by Richard Sapinski, Esq., of Newark. Marc is represented by Freehold attorney Chris Adams.
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And there still isnt enoung evidence to punish Corzine? These prosecutors dont care about right and wrong, they just want to make a name for themselves putting nails into the little guys. A jury of citizens will hopefully ask a judge to postpone this case until Corzine is tried in court before a citizen jury. This kangaroo legal system must be brought to balance and only the people can fix it.
$8.9 million in income is not exactly “a little guy.”……..I would suggest that most people who do pay their taxes (and actually pay extra to make up for those that don’t) would agree that “The Situation” and his brother should be prosecuted if they are in fact guilty of what is alleged in the indictment.
If Corzine broke a law, most if not all would also agree that he should also be prosecuted however one case has absolutely nothing to do with the other.