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
Oh, Thank Kevin Rockin' the curly locks (and everything else) the Jonas Bros. rule the stage in Rotterdam
More PhotosMost Commented
- Rob and Kristen Stroll Arm in Arm! (879)
- Twilight Director Rewrites Robsten History? (641)
- Jensen's Engaged! So Is Jackles in Trouble? (585)
- Fall TV SOS: Save One Endangered New Show (564)
- Bitch-Back! Michael Lohan's a Good Guy? (563)
- Inside Rob and Kristen's Stunning Euro Slobberfest! (528)
- Bitch-Back! What's Eating Angie? (526)
- Rob Pregnant! Taylor Never Stripping Again! And Other Twilight Tall Tales (520)
- Overworked Rob Needs a Break! (366)
- Rob and Kristen Keep the Mystery Going (316)
Top 10 Stories
- Rihanna and Chris Brown Battle It Out Via Music Video
- Week in Review: Taylor Swift and Carrie Prejean Blow Up in Very Different Ways
- DJ AM Survived Plane Crash—but It Killed Him Anyway, Family Says
- Eddie Cibrian's Ex Wants Him to Pay and Keep the Kids Away From LeAnn
- A Violent Past for Alleged Cindy Crawford Extortionist: Exes Claimed Abuse and Rape
- Balloon Boy Parents Plead Guilty, Are About to Become New York's Problem
- Taylor Lautner, Put Your Shirt On!
- France Goes Ahead, Makes Clint Eastwood's Day
- Need a Laugh? Urine Luck, Thanks to a Beaver and CBS
- "Sexy" Photo of Cindy Crawford's 7-Year-Old at Center of Alleged Extortion Scheme
Fashion Police
Chin Up!Amid the infidelity rumors, a confident-looking Fergie carries on with the parties 'n' the funky duds
More Photos
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
0 Comments
Now loading...