Lawyers Want Joe Francis Tax Trial Moved to California

gonzo · 04-08-2008

RENO — Lawyers for “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis want a federal judge to move the soft porn filmmaker’s tax evasion trial from Reno to Southern California.

U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval, after a hearing Monday, said he would rule at a later date.

Francis, 35, is scheduled to stand trial in August.

Francis’ lawyers argue the trial should be moved because the tax returns in question were prepared and likely signed in Southern California. They also say most witnesses live there.

Government attorneys, however, counter that Francis “held himself out” to be a Nevada resident, and that one his companies is incorporated in Nevada.

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gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Lawyers Want Joe Francis Tax Trial Moved to California RENO — Lawyers for “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis want a federal judge to move the soft porn filmmaker’s tax evasion trial from Reno to Southern California. U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval, after a hearing Monday, said he would rule at a later date. Francis, 35, is scheduled to stand trial in August. Francis’ lawyers argue the trial should be moved because the tax returns in question were prepared and likely signed in Southern California. They also say most witnesses live there. Government attorneys, however, counter that Francis “held himself out” to be a Nevada resident, and that one his companies is incorporated in Nevada. __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

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