SCOTUS Lawyer Gets 6-Year Sentence | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and a former Supreme Court litigator, just got a six-year prison sentence after being convicted on 12 of 16 counts—including tax evasion and mortgage fraud—for hiding $25 million in income and dodging $9.5 million in taxes. The scandal erupted in January 2025, sending shockwaves through the legal world. His six-week trial featured bizarre testimony from actor Tobey Maguire, who claimed Goldstein helped him cover gambling debts. Goldstein’s defense argued his gambling addiction and potential to repay debts should spare him jail, while prosecutors painted…