Father, son who run Tony Luke's in South Philadelphia sentenced on tax fraud charges
The owners of the South Philadelphia Tony Luke's hid $8 million in cash and paid their employees under the table to avoid taxes.
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The owners of the South Philadelphia Tony Luke's hid $8 million in cash and paid their employees under the table to avoid taxes.
A federal judge sentenced the owners to 20 months in prison.
Shakira answered "yes" to confirm her acknowledgement of six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
No reason was given for his sudden departure but he was recently sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $20,000 fine after admitting to tax fraud.
In March, Mayor Pete Byron pleaded guilty to federal charges involving fraudulent tax returns for 2017 and 2018 back when he was a commissioner.
Chaka Fattah Jr insisted in an interview with Chris Stigall that his bank and tax fraud convictions will be overturned by an appeals court.
Chaka Fattah Jr., son of the Philadelphia congressman, is now both client and legal counsel in his federal case.
A former cast member of MTV's reality show "Jersey Shore" is due back in court to face federal tax charges.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was scheduled to be arraigned on federal conspiracy and tax fraud counts Monday.
A federal grand jury alleges identity fraud with an ugly twist, and US attorney Zane Memeger calls the allegations "truly despicable."
Company owners and managers have pleaded guilty to a massive, decades-long tax fraud scheme, and this week they were being sentenced.
Uri Jacobson, 42, pleaded guilty to paying employees under the table and filing false tax returns, and now must pay $1.2 million in back taxes and interest in addition to serving 2½ years in prison.
Shawn Sisco, 48, was indicted by a grand jury on 31 counts of fraud and related charges for allegedly preparing tax returns with inflated deductions.
A 10 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and his brother have been charged with tax fraud, conspiracy, and the prosecution wants the defendant's held pending trial based on concerns for the safety of witnesses.
The federal indictment just unsealed charges 34-year-old Patricia Fountain, who works for the IRS, and 39-year-old Larry Ishmael with defrauding the US government.
Now, the 37-year-old entertainer born Dwight Grant is owning up to his obligations, according to his defense lawyer, Fortunato Perri Jr.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Temperatures are back in the mid-70s again Thursday, but cooler air moves in overnight. The Delaware Valley's next best chance for measurable rain comes on Sunday.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sen. Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.
Temperatures are back in the mid-70s again Thursday, but cooler air moves in overnight. The Delaware Valley's next best chance for measurable rain comes on Sunday.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Latino voters said the economy and inflation were issues that played a bigger role in this election than they did in 2020.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is facing a new charge that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Martin Necas scored a go-ahead goal with 29 seconds left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes on Saturday night.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
This year's 10th annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade will begin on the Ben Franklin Parkway and end past the Philadelphia Art Museum. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama, next week, according to Okaloosa County, Florida officials. County officials say the ship will begin departing from Philly over two days, Nov. 14-15.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., 50, was charged with witness tampering involving his teenager daughter, whom he and his wife, La'Quetta — the New Jersey seaside gambling resort city's superintendent of schools — were previously charged with assaulting and abusing.
Several buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Harris said to an emotional crowd at Howard University that she is proud of her run and thanked her family, the Walz family, the dedicated volunteers and more.