Ron Isley doesn't wanna go to jail

[Demosthenes]

RECORD EXECS SEEK PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR MR. BIGGS:
Ron Isley scheduled to report to the big house August 7.
(July 27, 2007)

With less than two weeks before his incarceration date for tax evasion, Ron Isley hopes a presidential pardon will be his get out of jail card.

Def Jam record execs are using their marketing wares to drum up support for an executive presidential pardon for the beloved member of The Isley Brothers family and singing group.

Last September Isley was sentenced to three years in prison on five counts of federal income tax evasion. IRS agents said Isley, 65, who had pleaded "not guilty" on all counts, had assets in the millions at the time of his indictment and had gone to great lengths to hide them in different bank accounts and by signing them over to relatives.

Isley had unpaid taxes between the years 1997 and 2002 of $3.1 million. U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson in Los Angeles called Isley a "serial tax avoider."

Isley's attorney, Anthony Alexander, had argued that his client deserved probation due to his frail health, citing stroke he suffered two years ago and a recent battle with kidney cancer. Isley must report to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where due to his health condition, he will most likely spend his time in a federal hospital.

Ronald Isley's career spans over 50 years, with countless accomplishments and a legacy of uniquely American music that has influenced everyone from the Beatles to Notorious B.I.G.

Isley supporters are urging his fans to call, fax or email the White House immediately to help him stay out of prison.

1. To contact the President of the United States:

call 202-456-1414.

Fax: 202-456-2461

Email: president@whitehouse.gov

2. To contact The Congressional Black Caucus:

Go to http://www.congressionalblackcaucus.net - Click on "meet reps" and find your representatives.

3. To contact your local senator or congressperson:

Go to http://www.congress.org - Click on the "take action" link and put in your zip code and you will be linked to the representatives of your area.

[Evil Squirrel Overlord]

Whew, thanks for posting this. I will personally call the Presidents of several countries and get in touch with the Bildbergs. The guilty parties must go unpunnished!

[grixit]

"Cheat the Hangman" is a song, not a financial strategy.