Crime Lands Oshkosh Attorney Behind Bars
In a shocking turn of events, George W. Curtis, a 77-year-old Oshkosh attorney, has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay federal income taxes he owed for the years 2007-2009. On [date], Chief United States District Judge William C. Griesbach handed down the six-month prison sentence and ordered Curtis to pay the IRS approximately $380,000 in back taxes.
Curtis, a practicing attorney in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was convicted after a jury trial of three counts of willfully failing to pay the taxes he owed for those years. Despite filing tax returns for those years, Curtis paid none of the taxes, opting instead to use the funds to make personal expenditures totaling over $1 million.
The government introduced evidence at trial that during the years 2007-2009, Curtis’ law practice generated a profit of approximately $1.1 million. Nonetheless, Curtis failed to pay the federal income taxes he owed, leaving the IRS with a substantial bill. In addition to the prison sentence, Curtis was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution, totaling $3,878.28.
Curtis’ failure to pay taxes does not end there. The Oshkosh attorney has yet to pay taxes he owed for the years 2003 and 2004, adding to the mounting debt. The exact amount owed for those years is still unknown.
The sentencing of George W. Curtis serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion. As the IRS continues to crack down on tax cheats, it is clear that no one is above the law. Curtis’ prison sentence and hefty fine are a testament to the seriousness with which the courts take these offenses.
Defendant Information:
* Defendant Name: George W. Curtis
* Criminal Charges: Three counts of willfully failing to pay federal income taxes
* City and State: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
* Exact Date: [date]
* Sentence: Six months in prison, ordered to pay $380,000 in back taxes and $3,878.28 in costs of prosecution
* Dollar Amounts: $380,000 (back taxes owed), $1.1 million (profit from law practice), $3,878.28 (costs of prosecution)
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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