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Former Supreme Court Attorney Faces Trial for Tax Evasion

2/19/2026

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Thomas Goldstein, a former Supreme Court attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is on trial in Maryland for tax evasion.
Prosecutors allege he failed to report millions in gambling income and diverted law firm funds to cover gambling debts.
Goldstein's defense contends he made innocent mistakes and did not knowingly commit tax fraud.
The trial included testimony from actor Tobey Maguire and highlighted Goldstein's secretive gambling life.
The jury is expected to begin deliberations soon.

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Story summary

Thomas Goldstein, a former Supreme Court attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is on trial in Maryland for tax evasion.
Prosecutors allege he failed to report millions in gambling income and diverted law firm funds to cover gambling debts.
Goldstein's defense contends he made innocent mistakes and did not knowingly commit tax fraud.
The trial included testimony from actor Tobey Maguire and highlighted Goldstein's secretive gambling life.
The jury is expected to begin deliberations soon.