Supreme Court Attorney Convicted Of Tax Fraud After Poker Side Income
A lawyer known for work connected to the U.S. Supreme Court and for playing high-stakes poker on the side has been convicted of tax fraud, according to recent reports.
The conviction involves a lawyer described in published accounts as a Supreme Court lawyer and a co-founder of SCOTUSblog. Those reports say the case included charges tied to tax fraud, and in separate coverage the same defendant was described as also being convicted of mortgage fraud.
The matter drew attention because it involves an attorney associated with the nation’s highest court and a prominent legal news outlet. A criminal conviction for financial fraud is a serious development for any attorney, particularly one whose professional identity is tied to Supreme Court practice and legal commentary.
The case also underscores the scrutiny placed on financial disclosures and tax compliance, especially for professionals who earn income through multiple streams. In this instance, the reports note that the lawyer “moonlighted” in high-stakes poker, an activity that can involve substantial winnings and losses and can raise complex tax-reporting issues.
The guilty verdict means the case now moves into its next phase in court. Sentencing is typically scheduled after a conviction, and the defendant may also pursue post-trial motions or an appeal. Any professional consequences, including potential discipline related to the defendant’s law license, would proceed through the appropriate attorney-regulation processes.
The conviction marks a significant fall for a figure portrayed in coverage as operating at the intersection of elite appellate law and high-stakes gambling, and the court’s next decisions will determine the legal penalties that follow.
