Dan Rotta, an Aventura businessman, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for failing to pay over $10 million in taxes over twenty years. He pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the IRS by hiding more than $34 million in overseas accounts. Prosecutors depicted him as a determined tax evader, while his lawyer claimed he deserved a shorter sentence due to his health issues and acceptance of responsibility. A plea deal allowed for dismissing 21 related charges, capping Rotta's sentence at five years instead of a potential 8-10 years.
Justice Department prosecutors obtained the maximum sentence for Dan Rotta, 78, after he pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to defraud the IRS, hiding over $34 million.
Prosecutors painted Dan Rotta as an artful tax dodger, stating he devised schemes to avoid paying his income taxes and cheated the government.
Defense lawyer Jared Dwyer argued Rotta deserved a lesser sentence, citing his acceptance of responsibility and multiple health issues, labeling the prosecution as vindictive.
The plea agreement allowed prosecutors to dismiss 21 related charges, potentially reducing Rotta’s sentence from 8-10 years to 5 years for his conviction.
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