Kevin Foley, Tax Evasion, Massachusetts 2013

In a shocking turn of events, Kevin Foley, the elected Chairman of the Needham Tax Assessors Office, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for felony tax evasion in a Boston federal court.

Foley, 56, of Needham, was also ordered to pay $115,500 in restitution to the IRS as part of his sentence. This comes after he pleaded guilty to three counts of felony tax evasion in July 2013.

The charges against Foley stem from his misappropriation of approximately $492,000 in funds belonging to an elderly Needham resident. In addition to the misappropriated funds, Foley failed to file taxes reflecting his income earned from the Town of Needham for tax years 2007, 2008, and 2009.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Fisher of U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz’s Public Corruption and Special Prosecutions Unit. The investigation was led by the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations in Boston, in collaboration with the Needham Police Department.

Foley’s sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. The people of Needham deserve to trust that their elected officials are acting with integrity and honesty.

As a result of Foley’s actions, he will be serving 18 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and paying $115,500 in restitution to the IRS. The people of Massachusetts can rest assured that justice has been served in this case.

The case highlights the need for strong laws and enforcement to prevent public corruption and ensure that those who break the law are held accountable. It also serves as a reminder to all public officials to prioritize transparency and integrity in their actions.

Foley’s case is a prime example of the consequences of tax evasion and the importance of accountability in public office. The people of Massachusetts can trust that their elected officials will be held accountable for their actions.

In related news, the Town of Needham has implemented new measures to ensure the integrity of its tax assessors office and prevent similar cases of corruption in the future.

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