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Survivor Champ's Tax Battle Rages On | Providence News
Richard Hatch, the original “Survivor” champ, is locked in a 20-year legal battle with the IRS over a $2M+ tax debt he claims was unfairly targeted because of his fame. Convicted in 2006 and jailed, he’s now appealing a recent court ruling that allows collection — arguing the government’s real motive is to silence him and cover up systemic abuse. Self-published author of “Reality Matters,” Hatch says he’s barely made $10K/year for two decades and blames passport seizure for crippling his income. His appeal sits before the First Circuit Court in Boston — a marathon fight he insists is about…
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