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'Mind of Mencia' comic Carlos Mencia arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion, L.A. County D.A. announces

Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion. L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Mencia faces 12 felony charges. The charges stem from a failure to report more than $8M in earnings.

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The L.A. County District Attorney has officially announced the specific number of felony charges and the amount of unreported income.

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  1. Carlos Mencia Charged With 12 Felony Tax Counts in Los Angeles

    Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion. L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Mencia faces 12 felony charges. The charges stem from a failure to report more than $8M in earnings.

    What's confirmed:

    • Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony tax-related charges in Los Angeles.
    • L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the criminal charges against Mencia.
    • Mencia was arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mencia failed to report more than $8M in earnings.
    • The Los Angeles DA described Mencia as one of California's biggest tax scofflaws.
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