Richard Hatch's tax evasion trial begins
by Anna Johns, posted Jan 11th 2006 9:52AM
The very first winner of Survivor could be headed for prison. Richard Hatch is accused of not paying income
tax on his $1 million prize and on other income. Hatch is also accused of spending money on himself that had been
earmarked for a charity that he helped create. Charges include tax evasion, filing a false tax return, wire fraud, bank
fraud and mail fraud.Hatch and his youthful-looking
Jury selection continues today, then opening arguments should begin on Thursday. The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.
