Richard Hatch Gets Jail Time

This time, the jury has spoken. The Smoking Gun is reporting that "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch, who failed to pay taxes on his $1 million prize winnings and other earnings, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. Ouch.

I guess it could have been worse; the maximum penalty is 13 years. The judge said he actually expected Hatch to get a more severe sentence, considering that he perjured himself multiple times during the trial. Personally, I think he should get more for being an idiot. Did he really think CBS would flip the bill for his winnings? Even worse, he passed up a reported plea deal. Sounds like when it comes to his "Survivor" skills, the well has run dry.

Hatch is expected to serve 33 to 41 months. Something tells me that Sue Hawk is having a very good day. -- Rachel Cericola

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Posted by Rachel Cericola on May 16, 2006 2:34 PM
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