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California comedian Carlos Mencia gives very pointed message in court after tax cheat charges

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony counts of tax evasion in Los Angeles County court. Prosecutors allege he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income over six years. His attorneys have criticized the law enforcement response as an absurd show of force.

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Mencia entered a not guilty plea in court and had his bail reduced.

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  1. Carlos Mencia Pleads Not Guilty to 12 Felony Tax Charges

    Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony counts of tax evasion in Los Angeles County court. Prosecutors allege he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income over six years. His attorneys have criticized the law enforcement response as an absurd show of force.

    What's confirmed:

    • Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty to 12 felony tax-related counts in Los Angeles County court.
    • Prosecutors allege Mencia failed to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.
    • Mencia was arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion by the L.A. County D.A.
    • The case is the first from a new L.A. County tax fraud unit.
    • Mencia's attorneys described the law enforcement action as an absurd show of force.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mencia ignored 78 tax notices.
    • California is owed more than $300,000.
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