Stephen Baldwin facing tax evasion charges in NY

Stephen Baldwin attends the Lionsgate and IM Global with The Cinema Society present the New York screening of "Safe" after party at PH-D Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown on April 16, 2012, in New York. / Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
NEW CITY, N.Y. Actor Stephen Baldwin has joined the list of stars with tax troubles.
Stars with tax problems
The 46-year-old actor and father of two has been charged with failing to file New York state income taxes for three years.
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe says Baldwin, who lives in Upper Grandview, skipped his taxes in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and owes more than $350,000 in taxes and penalties.
He says Baldwin was arraigned Thursday on a charge of repeated failure to file tax returns. Baldwin pleaded not guilty and was released without bail.
Celebrity mug shots
Baldwin's lawyer, Russell Yankwitt, said his client should not have been charged.
"Mr. Baldwin did not commit any crimes, and he's working with the district attorney's office and the New York State Tax Department to resolve any differences," Yankwitt said.
The district attorney says Baldwin could face up to four years in prison if convicted. He is due back in court on Feb. 5.
Stephen Baldwin: Baldwin brothers are doing great
The youngest of the acting Baldwin brothers (Alec, Daniel and Billy are the others), he starred in 1995's "The Usual Suspects" and appeared in 1989's "Born on the Fourth of July."
Baldwin, also a radio host and self-professed "Jesus freak," has a role as a gang leader in the upcoming film "Loving the Bad Man." He is also among the contestants in the upcoming all-star season of "Celebrity Apprentice." That show will air on NBC in early 2013.
Popular in Entertainment
- Brad Pitt surprises fans at "World War Z" screening
- Amanda Bynes arrested on bong-related counts
- Jennifer Aniston strips in "We're the Millers" trailer
- CBS picks up "Bad Teacher" series for 2013-2014 season
- Michelle Obama's prom photo revealed on "Ellen"
- How to tie a bow tie Play Video
- Jewel opens up about portraying June Carter Cash
- Justin Bieber booed at 2013 Billboard Music Awards














