Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman today announced felony state tax evasion charges against comedian Carlos Mencia for failing to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income taxes between tax years 2019-2024. This is the first case filed by the Office’s newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit.
“Mr. Mencia has an income most people can only dream of, and like everyone else he is required to file his personal and corporate tax returns and pay his fair share,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “Failing to report millions of dollars in income is a slap in the face to hardworking Californians who diligently file and pay their taxes every year because they care about their communities and the public goods, like police, fire, roads, and utilities, their tax dollars provide. Today we are sending a message to the tax scofflaws that it is no longer business as usual in Los Angeles County – the days of a free pass for failing to file returns and pay taxes are over.”Read more...
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman was joined today by law enforcement partners and FIFA officials to update the public on safety measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup slated to begin next week.
Tens of thousands of fans are expected to flock to the Los Angeles area as part of the most anticipated and recognizable international football tournament that will take part in 16 cities across North America, covering more than five weeks.
“Los Angeles is ready to shine on the world’s biggest stage, inviting people from every corner of the world to celebrate this once-in-a-generation event,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Our number one and most important goal is to keep everyone safe. Toward that end, we are joining fellow local, state and federal law enforcement partners to send an unmistakably clear message to those looking to commit crimes during these games: bad choices could land you a red card and a one-way ticket to watch the games from the inside of a jail.”Read more...
