SCOTUSBlog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Faces Federal Indictment for Tax Evasion and Financial Misconduct

Tom Goldstein, a prominent appellate attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSBlog, has been indicted on multiple charges of tax evasion. The indictment, filed in Maryland federal court, alleges that Goldstein misappropriated funds from his law firm to settle substantial gambling debts and maintain intimate relationships. Goldstein faces 22 charges, which include tax evasion, preparing false tax statements, and making false declarations on loan applications. The allegations provide a stark contrast to Goldstein’s standing in the legal community, highlighting serious breaches of fiduciary duty and personal conduct. For more detailed information, the original report is available on the National Law Journal.