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Coverage dated June 17, 2026 to June 18, 2026

Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with failing to pay taxes for 6 years

Headline from NBC Chicago

If convicted as charged, Mencia could face over 10 years in state prison, in addition to having to pay back the taxes, the Los Angeles DA said.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Carlos Mencia Charged With Tax Evasion (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Los Angeles prosecutors brought the charges as part of a broader push to pursue tax-related financial crimes.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with failing to pay taxes for 6 years (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    If convicted as charged, Mencia could face over 10 years in state prison, in addition to having to pay back the taxes, the Los Angeles DA said.

  3. New York Post

    Comedian Carlos Mencia snared by new LA crime unit — as DA announces charges (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Criminal charges will be filed against comedian Carlos Mencia in Los Angeles County Friday.

  4. Foxla

    Comedian Carlos Mencia faces charges in 1st case for new LA tax fraud unit (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman will announce criminal business tax fraud charges against comedian Carlos Mencia.

  5. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Comedian Carlos Mencia facing criminal charges in tax fraud investigation, LA County DA says (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Prosecutors are expected to announce charges against comedian Carlos Mencia in a case filed by Los Angeles County's Business Tax Fraud Unit.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested and Charged With 12 Counts of Tax Evasion (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Carlos Mencia, who created Comedy Central’s 'Mind of Mencia,' was arrested and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion.

  7. Fox News

    Comedian Carlos Mencia hit with 12 felony counts in alleged massive tax dodge (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested on nearly a dozen felony charges for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings.

  8. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with 12 felony tax counts, LA County DA says (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday.

  9. CBS News

    Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with tax fraud; Los Angeles DA calls him "one of California (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Carlos Mencia is accused of failing to report $8.7 million in income over a six-year period.

  10. Breitbart News

    No Joke: Comedian Carlos Mencia Faces 12 Felony Charges for Failing to Report $8M+ in Earnings (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said.

  11. New York Post

    Dramatic moment swarm of police descend on Carlos Mencia’s Encino mansion in $8.7 million tax bust (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The dramatic scene is tied to a major criminal case announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who has charged Mencia with 12 felony counts related to alleged tax evasion totaling approximately $8.7 millio

  12. Deadline

    Carlos Mencia Arrested & Faces 12 Felony Tax Fraud Charges In Los Angeles (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Carlos Mencia, who hosted Comedy Central's 'Mind of Mencia' in the 2000s, was arrested June 18 and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion.

  13. NBC News

    Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said.

  14. Variety

    Comedian Carlos Mencia Charged With Tax Evasion After Failing to Report $8.7 Million in Income (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Comedian Carlos Mencia was charged with tax evasion and failing to report $8.7 million in income.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.