Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis Arrested

“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis was arrested yesterday when he decided to show up for court five hours later than scheduled. He was hauled off to jail by U.S. marshals after the judge issued a warrant for his arrest earlier that day.

He was due in court over a request by his law firm to withdraw as legal counsel in his tax evasion case.

Francis cited the flu as the reason for his tardiness. He was immediately taken into custody. If you’re like me, then you’re thinking that’s what this d-bag gets for being late to court. Someone’s gotta show this idiot that they’re serious and he should respect the court enough to show up on time.

His defense attorney, Melissa Weinberger said that she would try to have him released after he was processed.

Francis is accused of failing to pay taxes on more than $20 million in business expenses. The tax trial is due to start in March. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.

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[Reuters]

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Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis Arrested

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