‘RHOA’ Star Peter Thomas Accepts Plea Deal for Scamming the IRS, He’s Facing 5 years in Prison!

‘RHOA’ Star Peter Thomas Accepts Plea Deal for Scamming the IRS, He’s Facing 5 years in Prison!

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Peter Thomas accepts plea deal for scamming the IRS. Find out the details of his tax evasion case and potential prison sentence.

Peter Thomas, the former husband of Cynthia Bailey from Real Housewives of Atlanta, has reached a plea deal following allegations by the IRS that he failed to pay taxes on multiple nightclubs he owns across Charlotte, Miami, and Baltimore.

According to court records, Peter Thomas admitted to withholding over $640,000 in trust fund taxes from employee wages from 2017 to 2022 but did not remit these funds to the IRS. Similar practices were noted for his establishments in Miami Beach and Baltimore, where he allegedly withheld $1.1 million from 2021 to 2023.

Court documents indicate that Peter Thomas used these funds for personal expenses including withdrawals, travel, real estate transactions, and retail purchases.

Taking to social media on Monday, Thomas issued an apology for his actions, stating, “I’ve made mistakes that I need to correct. I must take responsibility, be accountable, and settle my debts.”

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Peter Thomas has a history of legal troubles preceding his recent IRS issues. In 2019, he was arrested for writing fraudulent checks, an incident his attorney described as “an unfortunate misunderstanding.” A year prior to that, prosecutors dropped an assault charge against him.

Now facing potential consequences for failing to pay taxes to the IRS, Peter Thomas could receive a sentence of up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. As of now, no sentencing date has been set.

Back in February 2024, a Miami judge issued a default judgment in favor of DTS DT Retail against Peter Thomas, his former Miami eatery Bar One Miami Beach, and his venture 1 Society. The judgment stems from allegations that 1 Society breached a lease agreement by failing to pay rent and deliver required plans promptly.

DTS DT Retail, the landlord, claimed that 1 Society owed $61,000 in overdue rent and violated lease terms by withholding keys and failing to meet contractual obligations. Peter and Bar One were named as defendants due to their guarantor roles in the lease.

In response, Peter refuted the accusations, arguing that DTS had restricted his access to the premises, which he claimed excused his obligations under the lease until the issue was resolved. Despite Peter’s defense, the court issued a default judgment against 1 Society, compelling them to vacate the premises.

DTS sought damages totaling $9.1 million, covering rent for the full lease term and additional costs. On February 27, 2024, the court ruled in favor of DTS, awarding them the requested amount plus attorney’s fees.

Peter expressed his intention to contest the judgment, asserting confidence in overturning the decision. He criticized DTS for alleged misconduct and delays in handing over the keys.

Previously, Peter faced legal issues including an eviction of Bar One Miami Beach for unpaid rent and a DUI arrest in Georgia, though no charges were filed.

 

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