bwahahah richard hatch gets 51 months in prison

PkPhuoko · 05-16-2006, 03:47 PM

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12818163/

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Richard Hatch, who won $1 million in the debut season of “Survivor,” was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in prison for failing to pay income taxes on his reality TV prize and other earnings.

Hatch, 45, was convicted in January. The charges carried a maximum of 13 years in prison.

U.S. District Judge Ernest Torres said he issued a harsher than expected sentence because Hatch had committed perjury repeatedly during his trial.

“It seems unfortunately very clear to me that Mr. Hatch lied,” Torres said. When Hatch was convicted, Torres said he expected to sentence him to 33 to 41 months.

“I believe I’ve been completely truthful and completely forthcoming throughout the entire process,” Hatch told the judge before he was sentenced.

Hatch claimed he thought the show’s producers would pay his taxes and pleaded ignorance about money matters, saying he forgot to tell his accountants about some income.

“Survivor” earned CBS a ratings hit. Hatch became known as “the fat naked guy” — a term coined by David Letterman — for refusing to wear clothes for much of the show.

Hatch sowed seeds of conflict among his competitors, and an estimated 51 million viewers were watching when he received his winning check.

At times, he seemed to handle his criminal case like an extended reality TV competition. He abruptly walked away from a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded his innocence to Katie Couric on the “Today” show.

meow · 05-16-2006, 03:49 PM

Aras better pay his taxes.

In other news, I won $90 in a Survivor pool.

Voice Implodes · 05-16-2006, 04:29 PM

on the bright side, he won't be afraid to hit the showers.

Aeroplane · 05-16-2006, 04:33 PM

yeah, but i don't think he'll be walking around naked much

strange_one · 05-16-2006, 05:06 PM

51 months? that's a little harsh

Aeroplane · 05-16-2006, 05:11 PM

not if perjury's *******d

mistle · 05-16-2006, 05:14 PM

jesus christ

Aeroplane · 05-16-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mistle

jesus christ

It's Mr. Slave!

Dead · 05-17-2006, 03:29 AM

Jeff Probst zinged Hatch on the finale of this season's Survivor. He told the winner "I have one piece of advice for you: Pay your taxes!"

Nimrod's Son · 05-17-2006, 07:30 AM

why is this bwahahaha

who gives a shit

strange_one · 05-17-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dead

Jeff Probst zinged Hatch on the finale of this season's Survivor. He told the winner "I have one piece of advice for you: Pay your taxes!"

I'm certain Jeff was drunk during that last reunion. he was letting out some pretty whacky comments. either that or Burnett told him to loosen up a bit

strange_one · 05-17-2006, 09:33 AM

I was thinking yesterday too, how awesome would it be if Jeff became a contestant for the final series, and they just got some other bum to host it. he should do it, he'd own all their asses

Karl Connor · 05-17-2006, 09:47 AM

this is why if i ever come across over a million dollars i'm not too proud to admit that i'd just let my dad manage it. i would have pulled some careless shit like this

Dead · 05-17-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by To Me My Board!

I'm certain Jeff was drunk during that last reunion. he was letting out some pretty whacky comments. either that or Burnett told him to loosen up a bit

Can you provide some other examples? I don't remember anything else. They sure spent a lot of time focusing on Cirie.

05-16-2006, 03:47 PM	#1
PkPhuoko Minion of Satan Posts: 6,302	bwahahah richard hatch gets 51 months in prison http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12818163/ PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Richard Hatch, who won $1 million in the debut season of “Survivor,” was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in prison for failing to pay income taxes on his reality TV prize and other earnings. Hatch, 45, was convicted in January. The charges carried a maximum of 13 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Ernest Torres said he issued a harsher than expected sentence because Hatch had committed perjury repeatedly during his trial. “It seems unfortunately very clear to me that Mr. Hatch lied,” Torres said. When Hatch was convicted, Torres said he expected to sentence him to 33 to 41 months. “I believe I’ve been completely truthful and completely forthcoming throughout the entire process,” Hatch told the judge before he was sentenced. Hatch claimed he thought the show’s producers would pay his taxes and pleaded ignorance about money matters, saying he forgot to tell his accountants about some income. “Survivor” earned CBS a ratings hit. Hatch became known as “the fat naked guy” — a term coined by David Letterman — for refusing to wear clothes for much of the show. Hatch sowed seeds of conflict among his competitors, and an estimated 51 million viewers were watching when he received his winning check. At times, he seemed to handle his criminal case like an extended reality TV competition. He abruptly walked away from a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded his innocence to Katie Couric on the “Today” show.

05-16-2006, 03:49 PM	#2
meow Netflix Me Location: Human Skull! Posts: 27,709	Aras better pay his taxes. In other news, I won $90 in a Survivor pool.

05-16-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
Voice Implodes Minion of Satan Location: upstairs Posts: 6,823	on the bright side, he won't be afraid to hit the showers.

05-16-2006, 04:33 PM	#4
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,579	yeah, but i don't think he'll be walking around naked much

05-16-2006, 05:06 PM	#5
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	51 months? that's a little harsh

05-16-2006, 05:11 PM	#6
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,579	not if perjury's *******d

05-16-2006, 05:14 PM	#7
mistle bonnie stars Location: saxophone Posts: 12,077	jesus christ

05-17-2006, 03:29 AM	#9
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,173	Jeff Probst zinged Hatch on the finale of this season's Survivor. He told the winner "I have one piece of advice for you: Pay your taxes!"

05-17-2006, 07:30 AM	#10
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,975	why is this bwahahaha who gives a shit

05-17-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	I was thinking yesterday too, how awesome would it be if Jeff became a contestant for the final series, and they just got some other bum to host it. he should do it, he'd own all their asses

05-17-2006, 09:47 AM	#13
Karl Connor ADMlNISTRATOR Posts: 18,932	this is why if i ever come across over a million dollars i'm not too proud to admit that i'd just let my dad manage it. i would have pulled some careless shit like this