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Prominent Lawyer Faces Trial for Poker Winnings Fraud

1/15/2026

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Tom Goldstein, a Washington lawyer, faces a jury trial in Greenbelt, Maryland, on charges for failing to report millions won in poker, lying on loan documents, and making improper payments through his law firm to fund a lavish lifestyle.
He pleaded not guilty and rejected plea deals.
The indictment shocked the legal community, and Goldstein has argued more than 40 Supreme Court cases and once represented Al Gore in 2000.

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Tom Goldstein, a Washington lawyer, faces a jury trial in Greenbelt, Maryland, on charges for failing to report millions won in poker, lying on loan documents, and making improper payments through his law firm to fund a lavish lifestyle.
He pleaded not guilty and rejected plea deals.
The indictment shocked the legal community, and Goldstein has argued more than 40 Supreme Court cases and once represented Al Gore in 2000.