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SCOTUSblog Founder Tom Goldstein Denies Tax Fraud Charges in Jury Trial Testimony

Tom Goldstein, co‑founder of SCOTUSblog and veteran appellate lawyer, testified in his federal white‑collar criminal trial in Maryland. He acknowledged mistakes in tax filings but denied the criminal tax‑fraud allegations brought by prosecutors, who say he failed to report $2.7 million in gambling income and concealed losses from 2016 to 2022. Prosecutors allege tax evasion, fraudulent returns, and willful non‑payment, while Goldstein claimed he hid gambling losses to keep his wife unaware.