Prominent Supreme Court Lawyer Indicted for Tax Evasion and Gambling-Related Fraud

Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is accused of concealing millions in poker winnings and misusing law firm funds to cover personal debts.

Tom Goldstein, a renowned Supreme Court litigator, faces a 22-count federal indictment alleging tax evasion, fraud, and false statements to lenders.
Prosecutors claim Goldstein failed to report over $5.3 million in taxes from 2016 to 2021, including millions in unreported poker winnings.
The indictment alleges Goldstein diverted funds from his law firm, Goldstein & Russell, to pay gambling debts and personal expenses.
Goldstein is also accused of submitting false mortgage applications in 2021, omitting significant liabilities to secure a $1.98 million loan.
His attorneys have denied the charges, stating that Goldstein intends to contest them and expects to be exonerated at trial.