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SoCal comedy club promotes Carlos Mencia standup shows as accused tax cheat is hauled off to jail

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony counts of tax evasion. Prosecutors allege he failed to report over $8 million in personal and corporate income over six years. Mencia's lawyers are currently demanding his release from jail.

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Mencia has formally entered a not guilty plea and his attorneys are seeking his release.

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

    Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony counts of tax evasion. Prosecutors allege he failed to report over $8 million in personal and corporate income over six years. Mencia's lawyers are currently demanding his release from jail.

    What's confirmed:

    • Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty to 12 felony tax evasion charges.
    • Prosecutors allege Mencia failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings.
    • The charges involve unreported personal and corporate income over a six year period.
    • Los Angeles County authorities arrested Mencia at his Encino home on a Thursday morning.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mencia ignored dozens of tax notices.
    • California is owed more than $300,000.
    • The case is being handled by the newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit.
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  2. Comedian Carlos Mencia Charged With 12 Felony Tax Counts

    Los Angeles County authorities arrested Carlos Mencia at his Encino home on Thursday morning. He faces 12 felony charges for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. The Irvine Improv continued to promote five scheduled shows for the comedian on the day of his arrest.

    What's confirmed:

    • Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony counts related to tax evasion.
    • LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges.
    • Mencia was arrested at his Encino home around 7 a.m. Thursday.
    • Prosecutors allege Mencia failed to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings.
    • The Irvine Improv promoted five Mencia shows scheduled for June 18-20.
    • This is the first case filed by the newly created Business Tax Fraud Unit.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mencia owes more than $300,000 in state taxes on income totaling $8.7 million.
    • Mencia failed to pay taxes for 6 years.
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