DWTS' Hélio Tap-Dancing to Trial Next March
AP Photo/David Adame
This isn't the kind of reality show Hélio Castroneves is looking forward to.
The former Dancing With the Stars champ and two-time Indy 500 winner will be waltzing before a jury in federal court on March 2, after a judge in Miami today set the date for the Castroneves' trial on conspiracy and tax-dodging charges.
U.S. District Judge Donald Graham also ruled that Castroneves' sister, Katiucia Castroneves, 35, and Ohio-based attorney, Alan Miller, 71, will face trial on similar charges.
The trio, who pleaded not guilty last month, are accused of using a Panamanian shell corporation to hide more than $5.5 million in income between 1999 and 2004.
Hélio is facing one count of conspiracy and six counts of tax evasion and remains free after posting a $10 million bond. His codefendants were ordered released on $2 million and $250,000, respectively.
The three face more than 30 years in prison each if convicted.
With partner Julianne Hough, Castroneves won DWTS' fifth season in 2007 and has since served as a special backstage correspondent for Entertainment Tonight in addition to continuing his racing career.
THE BIG PICTURE
We're Lovin' It When your bod's as hot as Ryan's is, you can afford a visit to McDonald's every now and then. Yum!
More PhotosMost Commented
- Bitch-Back! Stop Torturing Kristen! (1005)
- Truth, Lies & Ted: How Naked Will Robsten Get? (973)
- Is Kristen Stewart Really Pregnant? (667)
- Do-Me Meter: Twilight Kids vs. the Harry Potter Gang (584)
- Bitch-Back! Hungry for Vampires and Vices (489)
- Bitch-Back! Who the Hell Is Nevis Divine? (480)
- Celebrity Addictionary: There Oughta Be a Word (473)
- Bitch-Back! Fans Fear for Neverland's Fate (460)
- Stars, Family, Fans Unite to Celebrate Michael Jackson (393)
- Stop Tearing Rob and Kristen Apart! (372)
Top 10 Stories
- L.A. Mayor Blasts Idea of Family, Donors Picking Up Jackson Tab
- Mira Sorvino Gives Birth After "Life-Threatening" Pregnancy
- This Was It: Londoners Crowd Jackson Concert Site
- Taking Care of Baby Business, Akon-Style
- Natalie Portman Abandons Art House, Thunders to Thor
- Source: Jackson's Needle Marks on Neck and Arms; La Toya Says, "This Was Murder"
- Jessica Simpson's Birthday Breakup With Tony Romo
- Michael's Death May Kill Jacksons' Reality Show, Not Their Ability to Profit
- Holly Madison & Jason Statham Peep Each Other
- Neil Patrick Harris: Emmy's Foppish, Gangsta, Robot Host With the Most
Fashion Police
Professional PoserIn this conservative-chic ensemble, Scarlett means business as the new face of Mango
More Photos
More Pics from mystyle.com
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
0 Comments
Now loading...