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February 12, 2009

I Sense A Cabinet Appointment In His Future

He certainly has the credentials

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pro golfer Jim Thorpe has been charged with failing to pay $1.6 million in federal taxes.

The charges filed Wednesday in federal court in Orlando accuse Thorpe of failing to pay taxes on income he earned in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

The charges allege that rather than pay his tax liabilities, Thorpe spent about $2 million on the construction of a new home and another $61,000 on a new vehicle.

The golfer's attorney says his client plans to plead not guilty. The attorney says Thorpe didn't willfully intend to violate the law.

Posted by Mr. Bingley at February 12, 2009 08:05 AM

Comments

"...Thorpe didn't willfully intend to violate the law."

Maybe they'll televise the trial. Ought to be REAL entertaining.

Posted by: JeffS at February 12, 2009 08:54 AM

Get that man a government post - he's perfect!

Posted by: Teresa at February 12, 2009 11:55 AM