Attorney Thomas Goldstein to Remain Under Electronic Monitoring – Court Decision

Thomas Goldstein is a widely recognized figure in legal circles, having represented clients in more than 40 cases before the United States Supreme Court. However, the prominent lawyer has also earned a reputation as a high-stakes poker player. According to an FBI investigation, Goldstein won over $50 million in three separate high-stakes (“nosebleed”) heads-up poker matches during 2016 and 2017. The indictment accuses him of failing to report income and cryptocurrency transactions to the IRS, while allegedly using funds from his law firm to finance his gambling activities.

Following the FBI investigation, a federal court in Maryland indicted Goldstein on 22 counts, including tax fraud, filing false tax returns, and failure to pay taxes.

According to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on March 27, Goldstein must continue electronic monitoring. Goldstein's request for access to grand jury testimony against him was also denied.

Goldstein's defense argues that prosecutors misled the court by suggesting he attempted to bribe a key witness—his former office manager. Goldstein maintains that the offered money was merely intended to ensure the manager assisted in collecting documents requested by the government.

However, Judge Griggsby determined continued electronic monitoring is necessary, primarily due to significant flight risk. Goldstein’s extensive international connections, along with ties to wealthy individuals and gamblers abroad, make him more capable of fleeing than an average individual. According to the indictment, Goldstein owes substantial amounts to both the federal government and private individuals who would incur significant losses if he fled. Thus, the court views him as posing a considerable economic danger.

Judge Griggsby noted that while monitoring may inadvertently capture communication between Goldstein and his attorneys, these details will not be disclosed to prosecutors.

Inspired by Chris Moneymaker’s legendary 2003 WSOP Main Event victory, Goldstein began playing poker seriously and participated in increasingly higher-stakes private games over the years. Between 2016 and 2017, the FBI alleges he won over $50 million in private Asian and American heads-up matches, which he failed to report to tax authorities. Moreover, Goldstein allegedly used funds from his law firm to cover gambling losses exceeding $14 million and concealed another $8 million earned through cryptocurrency transactions.

The indictment further claims Goldstein provided false information on mortgage applications and employed women in his law firm at high salaries despite them performing no actual work, due to intimate relationships.

His defense team firmly denies all allegations, describing them as unfounded. "Thomas Goldstein is an outstanding lawyer who has earned significant respect through decades of successful professional work. We strongly deny these accusations and are confident that justice will prevail," the defense team stated.

If convicted, Goldstein faces several years in prison, significant financial penalties, and possible disbarment. The case has attracted widespread attention from mainstream media.

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