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Helio Castroneves is a Brazilian race car driver for the Indy Racing League and the winner of the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars. On May 24, 2009, Castroneves won the 2009 Indianapolis 500 after qualifying for the pole position in the race.
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Fast Facts
- Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Sister: Katiucia CastronevesFreep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009)
- His sister is also is business managerFreep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009)
- Racing fans have given Castroneves the nickname "Spider-Man"
- Won the Indy 500 three times (2001, 2002 and 2009)
- Season five winner of Dancing With the Stars in 2007ChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial (March 2, 2009)
- Dance partner was Julianne HoughChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial (March 2, 2009)
- April 17, 2009: Acquitted of tax evasion chargesFreep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009)
- October 2008: Indicted by a federal grand jury for tax evasion
- October 3, 2009: Pleaded not guilty to tax evasion chargesChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial (March 2, 2009)
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Tax Evasion Trial
On April 17, 2009, Castroneves was acquitted on six counts of tax evasion by a federal jury, though the jury remained hung on one count of conspiracy.Freep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009) Castroneves, along with his sister and his lawyer, was charged with "conspiring to evade more than $2.3 million in U.S. income taxes."Boston Globe: Partial Verdict Reached in Castroneves Tax Trial (April 16, 2009)Castroneves was accused of conspiring to hide money from the IRS by maintaining approximately $5.5 million in offshore accounts. In October 2008, Castroneves was indicted and charged with six counts of tax evasion and he entered a not guilty on all counts.MSNBC: Dancing winner Castroneves faces tax charges (October 2, 2008)ChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial (March 2, 2009)Castroneves' sister and manager, Katiucia Castroneves, as well as Michigan lawyer Alan R. Miller were also charged in the case.ChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial (March 2, 2009) The alleged tax evasion occurred between 1999 and 2004.
- Jury selection began on March 2, 2009 and the trial was expected to last approximately four weeks.ESPN.com: IRS: Castroneves Owes Millions in Taxes During the trial, IRS agent Joann Levitt testified that Castroneves owed more than $2.3 million in taxes. Jury deliberations began on April 10, 2009.CBSSports.com: Jury Deliberations Begin in Castroneves Tax Case
Castroneves and his sister, Katiucia Castroneves, were acquitted on six counts of tax evasion by a federal jury on April 17, 2009 but the jury remained hung on one count of conspiracy for both of them. Alan Miller was acquitted "on all three counts of tax evasion and one count of conspiracy."Freep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009)
The trial lasted for six weeks and the jury deliberated for six days. All three were facing up to 6 years in prison if they had been convicted.Freep: Helio Castroneves Acquitted of Tax Evasion (April 17, 2009)
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Helio Castroneves will be at our track on July 28 and you can see him! Find out how at www.infineonraceway.com
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Helio Castroneves on the cover of Jun/July edition. http://bit.ly/143UbH Article written by Lea Black, wife of Helio's attorney in tax trial
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Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves on the cover of Haute Living Miami http://bit.ly/8q3Gy http://bit.ly/143UbH Article by Helio's attorney
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@ShawneyJ Already voted for you & Helio Castroneves... Can't wait to watch the program
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Hélio Castroneves, que cresceu em Ribeirão Preto, deve ser o "embaixador" do projeto
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Boston Globe: Partial Verdict Reached in Castroneves Tax Trial
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Reality TV World: Prosecutors: Ex-'''Dancing'' Champ Helio Castroneves' Tax Guilt Clear
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ESPN.com: IRS: Castroneves Owes Millions in Taxes
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WRTV Indianapolis: Castroneves 'Confident' As Tax Evasion Trial...
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ChicagoTribune.com: Jury Selection Starts in Castroneves Tax Trial
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WPTV.com: Castroneves Tax Trial Set to Begin
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TMZ.com: Crying Helio Pleads Not Guilty
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ESPN.com: Castroneves pleads not guilty in tax case...
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ESPN.com: Castroneves, sister indicted on tax charges
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MSNBC: Dancing winner Castroneves faces tax charges
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Guardian: U.S. Charges racer Castroneves with tax crimes
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The Associated Press: Race driver Castroneves charged in US tax case
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E! News: Helio's Dancing Card Cleared of Fiance
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Associated Press: Castroneves, Fiancee Call Off Engagement
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Freep.com: ''Dancing with the Stars'' new cast revealed
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Auto Racing Daily Article: Helio Castroneves: "The times are definitely faster because of the improvements made" Article
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Auto Racing Daily: Helio Castroneves Claims Dramatic Pole For 91st Indianapolis 500 Article
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Boston Globe: Partial Verdict Reached in Castroneves Tax Trial
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Helio Castroneves Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Indy Racing League
- Indycar.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'8
- Weight: 147
- Rookie Year: 2001
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