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Article by Mark Zeigler who covers many different sports (including figure skating) and is based in San Diego: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-john-baldwin-federal-indictment-20180412-story.html
His father, John Baldwin Sr., was also indicted by the grand jury on charges alleging a failure to comply with financial reporting obligations from their used car business, Baldwin Auto Sales.
Both pleaded not guilty last month. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s office said the various charges carry maximum prison sentences ranging from three to 10 years, plus the potential forfeiture of $1 million.
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The indictment was filed March 23, following a federal investigation that has lasted several years. Baldwin Sr. said his Escondido home was raided by IRS agents 2½ years ago and they have been offered several plea agreements that they have rejected.
“My first inclination was I was just shocked: This is a mistake, this is preposterous, there’s just no way,” an emotional Baldwin Jr. said in the hallway outside the courtroom. “But then when I realized this is real, I got really upset because I started thinking of my family and my kids, and what could happen in a court even if I’m totally right. I don’t want this to go any further, but then on the other hand I’m not a felon. I’m not going to agree to be a felon under any plea bargain.
“You think I’m going to back down from this? I’m not. I kept skating and finally made an Olympic team (at age 32). I’m not the type of person to back down.”
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