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Survivor Champ Anticipates Prison Break
The attorney for Richard Hatch appeared in court in Boston Thursday in an attempt to free the first Survivor winner from federal prison. Hatch is appealing his conviction for tax evasion, claiming that the trial judge did not allow him to testify that he believed CBS was going to pay the taxes on his million-dollar prize. "We weren't allowed to present all the facts," says Michael Minns, Hatch's lawyer. "If we could have presented the entire case, the result would have been different."
The panel of three judges could overturn Hatch's sentence, grant a new trial, or let the original ruling stand. Hatch is currently serving 51 months at the Federal Correction Institution in Morgantown, West Virginia. Even if he wins the appeal, Hatch won't be celebrating immediately — it can take up to two months for the decision to take effect. — Reporting by TV Guide
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Mar 8, 2007 1:18 PM
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That great prophet Steve Martin had it all figured out in the 70s: "two simple words...'I forgot.'"
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Mar 8, 2007 3:01 PM
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I bet there are a few fellow Survivor cast-mates that are taking great pleasure in this right now...
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Mar 8, 2007 3:03 PM
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wonder if he walks around naked in prison?
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Mar 9, 2007 9:02 AM
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Not a pretty sight Annbdavis...I have different opinions on this, for one, he's a grown adult, who knows very well that he has to pay taxes just like lottery winners do. But, on the other hand, 51 months for tax envasion? Come on!! Murderes get less sentences then that, give me a break!!!
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Mar 9, 2007 1:46 PM
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