Rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man, whose real name is Clifford Smith, has reportedly been arrested on charges of tax evasion. According to published reports, Method Man surrendered to authorities in Staten Island, New York, on the morning of October 5, 2009. He is accused of failing to pay nearly $33,000 in taxes since 2004.http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/method_man_busted_on_tax_rap_YGo5q3txfTGmAIV1lrDAyM
DA's Quote
"Because of the alleged action of people like Mr. Smith, law abiding citizens face higher taxes and reduced government services. Failure to properly report and pay your taxes is a crime against all citizens and will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted."—Daniel Donovan, Staten Island district attorneyhttp://www.silive.com/northshore/index.ssf/2009/10/method_man_to_face_felony_tax-.html
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Fast Facts
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Method Man, aka Clifford Smith, was arrested on October 5, 2009
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Accused of not paying $32,799 in back taxes
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Method Man turned himself in on the felony tax evasion charges
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Arraigned on October 5, 2009, in Staten Island's Stapleton Criminal Court
