Overview

• Bill Romanowski, a former NFL linebacker, has filed for bankruptcy as the U.S. Department of Justice pursues him for $15.5 million in unpaid taxes.
• The DOJ alleges that Romanowski and his wife used funds from their nutrition company, Nutrition53, for personal expenses, violating tax laws.
• The bankruptcy filing occurred just before a scheduled court hearing, providing a temporary halt to the government's collection efforts.
• Romanowski's career included four Super Bowl wins and numerous controversies, including admitted steroid use.
• The couple's use of company funds for personal expenses includes payments for home rent, groceries, and over 170 salon visits.