Tennessee Department of Revenue handles tax evasion plea case
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
The Tennessee Department of Revenue announced that Bradley County Circuit Court Judge Andrew M. Freiberg accepted the plea of defendant John Gibson to one felony count of tax evasion. The plea was accepted on September 16, 2026. Gibson was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay restitution to the state.
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Why it matters
The Department of Revenue collects around 87% of total state revenue, which was over $21 billion during the 2025 fiscal year. The department stated that it pursues criminal sanctions to ensure accountability regarding the state's tax laws.
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Who's involved
- Tennessee Department of RevenueAdministers state tax laws and collects revenue for the state.
- TennesseeThe state whose revenue is collected by the Department of Revenue.
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The entities involved
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state of the United States of America
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Tennessee Department of Revenue
government agency in Tennessee, United States
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