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Carlos Mencia arrested on 12 felony tax charges
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
Summary: Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested and charged with 12 felony counts for allegedly failing to report and pay taxes.
WHO: Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman
WHAT: Arrest and 12 felony tax charges against comedian Carlos Mencia
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He allegedly failed to report and pay taxes on more than $8 million in income, including unreported personal income and corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024.
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