USA v. Wiederhorn et al

  1. August 08, 2025

    $47M Fat Brands Tax Case Tossed After DOJ Quits Pursuing It

    A California federal judge dismissed an indictment accusing Fat Brands and its founder of hiding $47 million from the IRS through a loan scheme after the U.S. Department of Justice had said the case was no longer a priority.

  2. August 06, 2025

    DOJ Says $47M Fat Brands Tax Case Not A Priority

    The U.S. Department of Justice quit prosecuting Fat Brands and its founder on charges of helping hide $47 million from the IRS because of guidance from DOJ leaders that emphasized other priorities, including enforcement against cartels, the department told a California federal court.

  3. August 04, 2025

    Judge Demands DOJ Explain Drop Of $47M Fat Brands Suit

    A California federal court ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to explain why it wants to drop a criminal case against Fat Brands and its founder Andrew Wiederhorn after the government accused him of evading taxes in a scheme to disguise $47 million in compensation as loans.