Comedian Carlos Mencia Facing Criminal Charges from L.A. Tax Fraud Unit
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Comedian Carlos Mencia is facing upcoming criminal charges announced by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
- D.A. Nathan J. Hochman will reveal the charges at a 2 PM PT press conference outside the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles.
- The charges are the first case filed by L.A.'s newly created Business Tax Fraud Unit, though specific details remain unclear.
- Mencia has prior legal issues, including a 2021 IRS lien claiming he and his wife owed nearly $1.2 million in unpaid federal income taxes.
- TMZ plans to live stream the press conference later today for public viewing.
