SOUTHINGTON MAN SENTENCED FOR TAX FRAUD

United States Attorney Kevin J. O'Connor announced today that DONALD W. MORRIS, age 66, of Southington, Connecticut was sentenced by United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill to one year of probation, four (4) months' home confinement, and a $2,000 fine. During his period of home confinement, MORRIS is required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet to ensure he does not leave his home. MORRIS previously pled guilty to Failure to File a Tax Return. MORRIS admitted that he had failed to file personal tax returns for the years 1994 through 1998. As part of his plea agreement with the Government, MORRIS was required, prior to his sentencing, to file all past due tax returns and pay all taxes due. MORRIS also faces stiff monetary penalties and interest, which will be paid to the Internal Revenue Service.

The case was investigated jointly by the special agents from the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, and from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Karen L. Peck

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