USA v. Melton
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June 06, 2025
Lobbyist Seeks No Prison After Admitting $1.3M Tax Evasion
A Miami lobbyist who admitted to evading $1.3 million in taxes asked a Florida federal court not to sentence him to prison, saying he reported his tax obligations in full, even for the years when he didn't pay, and was overwhelmed by family expenses.
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February 21, 2025
Lobbyist Admits To Evading $1.3M Tax By Blocking Home Sale
A lobbyist admitted to trying to thwart IRS efforts to collect about $1.3 million in taxes he owed by preventing a real estate agent from widely listing his home and by transferring assets to a family member, according to Florida federal court documents.