Judge denies NASCAR team owner Haas’ motions
Quote selected text Published May 15th, 2007 in NASCAR News
U.S. District Court judge has denied the motions of NASCAR team owner Gene Haas to suppress evidence and dismiss the indictment on tax fraud against him. Judge Christina A. Snyder heard Haas’ arguments May 7 in Los Angeles and delivered her decision Thursday.
Haas had alleged government misconduct in the way it has obtained search warrants and information should result in the dismissal of the case or further hearings. He also petitioned for dismissal of specific counts on various grounds. Snyder denied all of Haas’ requests.
The government alleges that Haas, through his company Haas Automation, created $50 million in bogus expenses to avoid paying $20 million in taxes. Haas has pleaded not guilty, and his company has blamed a disgruntled employee for the allegations. Haas Automation, a machine builder, had revenues of $600 million in 2005, and its estimated revenues will reach $1 billion by 2010, according to court documents. The trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 18.
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To the Administrator of this Web Site:
It is really chickenshit to list under the same Related Stories heading articles about Gene Haas being indicted for tax evasion and another article about Newman-Haas Racing which sponsors Champ Car. As you know, Newman-Haas is co-owned by Carl Haas who has no connection to Gene Haas, but a casual reader would not know that.