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Former “Kids for Cash” Attorney Sentenced in Federal Tax Evasion
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Subscribe09 FEB 2026 / ACCOUNTING & TAXES
Former Luzerne County attorney tied to Pennsylvania’s “kids-for-cash” scandal, Robert J. Powell, is returning to federal prison, this time for tax evasion, tied to millions in legal fees and years of not filing returns. Powell allegedly concealed earnings exceeding $18 million over a 15-year period using nominee bank accounts, routing funds into accounts he controlled, and making misleading statements during an IRS audit.
If you’ve ever wondered how someone can earn millions, live like a king, and still convince themselves taxes are optional, meet Robert J. Powell. Powell, a former Luzerne County attorney tied to Pennsylvania’s infamous “kids-for-cash” scandal, is headed b...
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