Tax Fraud, Identity Theft- What were they thinking?
What could they possibly be thinking? If true, two NFL players could face some serious prison time in the Federal Penitentiary. The stripes they will be seeing will not be the referee’s but the ones they will be wearing and the numbers they will be wearing will be a lot longer.
The two ex-NFL players charged with defrauding the federal government and ID theft are:
1.William Joseph, a University of Miami defensive tackle drafted in the first round by the New York Giants in 2003,
2. Michael Bennett, a University of Wisconsin running back also drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2001.
3. Louis simply, who starred at Miami Jackson High and Syracuse University as a defensive lineman, was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots in 2004. But he never made the final roster. simply played in 2005 for NFL Europe’s Frankfurt Galaxy.
The Fed’s will be taking no prisoners and will probably make an example of these former NFL players. The IRS, Congress and different government agencies have been cracking down on the over 900,000 cases of tax fraud and fraudulent filings.
I do not expect any mercy to take place. This can bring instant notoriety to the Feds and the implementation of the nationwide program to cut down on this new wave of crime that has effected close to one million persons. With tax fraud and identity theft on a all time high, everyone will be closely watching.
If true, ( alleged only at this time ) I see a plea deal transpiring. The IRS problem will be the least of their worries. Hope they have a good tax attorney.
