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UPDATE: Helio Castroneves in Tears, Pleads Not Guilty to Tax Fraud
Friday October 3, 2008
 Brad Barket/Getty Images Dancing With the Stars champ Helio Castroneves has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and six counts of tax evasion, according to TMZ.com. The Brazilian professional race car driver, 33, was brought into his arraignment in cuffs and shackles and cried throughout the hearing in a Miami court Friday afternoon, the site reports. He was ordered released on $10 million bail. Castronoves had to give up his passport and is not permitted to travel anywhere outside the United States. The site reports he can still participate in a 10-hour auto race scheduled for Saturday. On Thursday, Castronoves was indicted Thursday for using offshore accounts to hide about $5.5 million in income from the Internal Revenue Service between 1999 and 2004. If convicted of all charges, he faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in prison. Before his court appearance Friday, one of Castronoves' attorneys, David Garvin, told the Associated Press his client "did not do anything wrong. We're looking forward to going to court." "Helio has always done the appropriate thing and hired accountants and attorneys he relied upon," Garvin said. His sister, Katiucia, and attorney Alan R. Miller are also facing charges. Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos!
 Posted by Mandi Illuzzi at 1:42 pm ET
Categories: 34 Comments
3:03 PM
Mark Says:
11:35 AM
REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA Says:
McCain can’t be trusted by conservatives. McCain will push offshore drilling in Florida. McCain will push Yucca Mountain in Nevada. McCain will continue the same disastrous policies of the Bush Administration. Vote for Obama.
2:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
As a racing fan, I've met Helio numerous times; he's the most gracious, honest, down to earth man you could ever imagine! Never judged or placed blame (quite unlike most of you that have written comments, I might add). Even though I was the "little guy", & he was the rich, famous racecar driver, he would take the time to talk to me, give me a hug, sign autographs, take pictures, treated me like we were good old friends. My husband agrees he's a genuinely nice guy. Our support & love goes to him; I'm sure he is not behind any wrong-doings; he hired accountants etc and trusted them to handle his money properly....THEY should be the ones under fire from the IRS!!
1:24 PM
Anonymous Says:
He gets out on 10 million dollars bail and he can still do an auto race on Saturday. Even indicted celebs get off easy.
8:11 AM
Anonymous Says:
He is a jerk, and I'm not surprised at all by this scandal. He treated his fiance like crap after DWTS because of his ego. She's lucky she's rid of him. It doesn't sound like he's got much integrity. What goes around comes back around.
3:09 AM
Anonymous Says:
4:48 PM Anonymous Says: REALLY 3:51 PM Anonymous ! LATINOS ARE MORE EMOTINAL THAN AMERICANS! I'AM LATINO AND I DON'T RECALL LEARNING ABOUT THIS WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. WHAT I DO RECALL HOWEVER WAS WHEN I WOULD BEAT A B**** A** WHO WAS AMERICAN SHE WAS THE ONE CRYING! STUPID B****
3:07 AM
Nicole Says:
2:53 AM Justine Says: 11:09, Weird that u comment about Katie and Sarah on a page about a man that was on DWTS! --------------------------- Must be the etc idiot you're talking about! He/she is annoying...
2:53 AM
Justine Says:
11:09, Weird that u comment about Katie and Sarah on a page about a man that was on DWTS!
2:11 AM
Anonymous Says:
Mel B and Maksim should have won against this idiot. Oh well - maybe he can bring his mirror ball trophy to jail with him....
11:09 PM
Anonymous Says:
Wierd that Katie Couric annoyed Sarah Palin!
9:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
People usually get indicted in tax evation cases. I think he's in BIG trouble.
7:21 PM
Roberta Says:
He is cute but way too skinny!
6:38 PM
Anonymous Says:
3:51: Unfortunately Leona Helmsly didn't know about her taxes either but she signed the returns so she went to prison. I feel bad for Helio if he's innocent, it still must hurt his reputation, but if he's guilty he should do the time like anyone else would. That's one of the many burdens of having lots of money.
6:18 PM
Anonymous Says:
I am totally behind Helio, his sister, and one of his lawyers! Also, it's funny how Kelly Osbourne & her boyfriend looked and it's great they had fun at this party, etc.
5:57 PM
Anonymous Says:
Aw, I feel bad that LC was embarrassed to admit how much she spends on clothes, etc.
5:53 PM
Anonymous Says:
At least he can continue his crying in the comfort of his multi-million dollar home- meanwhile the rest of us actually pay all our taxes. This man needs to grow a pair! Don't do the crime if you can't pay the price...literally.
5:51 PM
Anonymous Says:
It's great what Bill Murray had to say about a possible Ghostbusters Sequel! Kirsten Dunst has a point: fame can be lonely. I agree with Fabolous: Britney has bounced back!
5:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
It's great that Rachael Ray denied having a throat cancer scar, and is having a very minor surgery for a benign cyst on her vocal cord! It's great that Kirsten Dunst has grown up since Rehab! It's nice that Ellen DeGeneres is playing match-maker for Shemar Moore & Jen Aniston.
5:30 PM
Anonymous Says:
I don't believe he's at fault. You are in my prayers Helio!
5:14 PM
Anonymous Says:
Ja, ja- Cautionary tale of what will happen to you if you try to screw with Uncle Sam. Hope he gets what he's got coming. What a greedy dumb a$$!
5:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
Happy birthday to Jack Wagner! It was nice of Heather to get him some birthday cards, etc.
4:59 PM
Anonymous Says:
This is a shame, etc.
4:48 PM
Anonymous Says:
REALLY 3:51 PM Anonymous ! LATINOS ARE MORE EMOTINAL THAN AMERICANS! I'AM LATINO AND I DON'T RECALL LEARNING ABOUT THIS WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. WHAT I DO RECALL HOWEVER WAS WHEN I WOULD BEAT A B**** A** WHO WAS AMERICAN SHE WAS THE ONE CRYING! STUPID B****
4:31 PM
Tina Says:
I treat all my co-workers with respect!
3:51 PM
Anonymous Says:
First, Latinos are more emotional than Americans, so it wouldn't suprise me to see him cry.
3:46 PM
Anonymous Says:
Do the crime, do the time, these famous people get away with too much anyway.
3:42 PM
McCain&Palin08 Says:
He should have thought of that before he cheated!!! he should have known they would find him out
3:31 PM
Anonymous Says:
That's just speculation that he cried and even if he did I can just imagine how bad that is especially if he didn't do anything and other people did the crime and he didn't know about it! Have you in my prayers! I hope all works out for you Helio!
3:25 PM
Anonymous Says:
I thought this guy was kinda greasy on DWTS....always pawing at that young blond he was with ...i smell a rat...
3:24 PM
Anonymous Says:
poor thing.....i will keep him in my prayers Post new comment |
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