Businessman who refused to pay taxes sentenced in California
SACRAMENTO Calif A businessman who refused to pay his income taxes and those of 10 employees arguing that federal income tax laws were repealed in 1939 was sentenced to six years in prison Walter Al Thompson former owner of Cencal Aviation a Shasta Lake manufacturer of aviation accessories and clothing said before the sentencing that he should not have to serve any time He was convicted on 13 counts of tax resistance including not paying his own taxes since 1999 and those of his employees since 2000 He also was fined 7500 while not ordered to pay 259000 in back taxes Thompson 58 of Redding argued the court lacked authority and faced up to 63 years in prison and a 3 25 million dollar fine Federal officials rejected his theories on taxable income.
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U.S
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Appeals court upholds Louisiana antiabortion plate stance
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a challenge to Louisiana license plates including the anti-abortion "Choose Life" design. The ruling sends the tax dispute back to state court, preserving the state’s plate approval system that also features veteran salutes and wildlife advocacy.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Choose Life
5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Everglades resident finally accepts $4.95 million buyout
Jesse Hardy, longtime Everglades holdout near Naples, agreed to a state buyout after a 15 hour mediation. He will stay on 160 acres until November 30 while the $4.95 million settlement funds Everglades restoration efforts. Hardy had fought eminent domain for years, maintaining a rural lifestyle and fish farm on the site.
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Everglades
Collier County
Jesse Hardy
Hardy
Naples
Pat Humphries
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