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Brian Damage · 03-16-2007, 08:29 PM

The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Richard Hatch, who won $1 million on "Survivor," says being in prison for failing to pay taxes on his reality TV prize and other income is no day at the beach.

Hatch, who became known as the "naked fat guy" for refusing to wear clothes for much of the CBS show, was convicted last year. He was sentenced to 51 months in prison, and is at the Federal Correctional Institution in Morgantown, W.Va., a minimum security facility.

"Obviously, this is better than the county lockup," Hatch tells People magazine in its March 26 issue. "There's no fence here. But people think I've come to a country club. It's not. This is prison. Just because it's got a beautiful view of the countryside doesn't make it a resort. And it's horrendous because I'm an innocent man in jail."

Following his conviction, Hatch says he spent "six horrendous months" at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Plymouth, Mass.

"We were all in a small room — 52 people: child molesters, murderers, rapists and me," he recalls. "For six months I never left that room. There were no doors, no privacy. There were two TVs in that room, so I lived all day long with 'Jerry Springer' blaring."

His lawyer, Michael Minns, has said Hatch deserves a new trial because a judge improperly kept him from testifying about claims of cheating on the show.

CBS, a division of CBS Corp., has said Hatch's claims have no merit.

"I don't apologize for anything," says Hatch, who said he is looking forward to returning to his home and family in Rhode Island. "I didn't do anything wrong."

Hatch says he is "working on a book that I should have no trouble getting published. It begins with my auditioning for 'Survivor' and will end with my time in prison."

Ireneparalegal · 03-16-2007, 08:41 PM

I just finished reading the article on this in People magazine. Hatch is claiming there was cheating on the show and when he made his claims to the producers, they (the producers) offered to pay his taxes in exchange for "hush hush"...YEAH RIGHT!!!!

A few years ago he said he "forgot to pay his taxes".

He also said he hired two accountants to handle his taxes and they didn't know how to use the proper forms. YEAH RIGHT. He happened to hire TWO STUPID ACCOUNTANTS??? gimme a break jerk.

This guy needs to stop making excuses.

Melonhead00 · 03-19-2007, 12:45 AM

That should teach him NOT to mess with Uncle Sam/Aunt Samantha, especially when you gotta pay up to the mentoned.

T-Greg · 03-19-2007, 03:16 PM

I'm sure he likes the fringe benefits that go along with prison time. Bend over Mr Hatch!

The Great One · 03-19-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Greg

I'm sure he likes the fringe benefits that go along with prison time. Bend over Mr Hatch!

Very funny!!!

03-16-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Survivor Winner Hatch: Prison Is 'Horrendous The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Richard Hatch, who won $1 million on "Survivor," says being in prison for failing to pay taxes on his reality TV prize and other income is no day at the beach. Hatch, who became known as the "naked fat guy" for refusing to wear clothes for much of the CBS show, was convicted last year. He was sentenced to 51 months in prison, and is at the Federal Correctional Institution in Morgantown, W.Va., a minimum security facility. "Obviously, this is better than the county lockup," Hatch tells People magazine in its March 26 issue. "There's no fence here. But people think I've come to a country club. It's not. This is prison. Just because it's got a beautiful view of the countryside doesn't make it a resort. And it's horrendous because I'm an innocent man in jail." Following his conviction, Hatch says he spent "six horrendous months" at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Plymouth, Mass. "We were all in a small room — 52 people: child molesters, murderers, rapists and me," he recalls. "For six months I never left that room. There were no doors, no privacy. There were two TVs in that room, so I lived all day long with 'Jerry Springer' blaring." His lawyer, Michael Minns, has said Hatch deserves a new trial because a judge improperly kept him from testifying about claims of cheating on the show. CBS, a division of CBS Corp., has said Hatch's claims have no merit. "I don't apologize for anything," says Hatch, who said he is looking forward to returning to his home and family in Rhode Island. "I didn't do anything wrong." Hatch says he is "working on a book that I should have no trouble getting published. It begins with my auditioning for 'Survivor' and will end with my time in prison."
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03-16-2007, 08:41 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I just finished reading the article on this in People magazine. Hatch is claiming there was cheating on the show and when he made his claims to the producers, they (the producers) offered to pay his taxes in exchange for "hush hush"...YEAH RIGHT!!!! A few years ago he said he "forgot to pay his taxes". He also said he hired two accountants to handle his taxes and they didn't know how to use the proper forms. YEAH RIGHT. He happened to hire TWO STUPID ACCOUNTANTS??? gimme a break jerk. This guy needs to stop making excuses.
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03-19-2007, 12:45 AM	#3
Melonhead00 #00 Teshawn Edmonds Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 09, 2004 Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA Posts: 523	That should teach him NOT to mess with Uncle Sam/Aunt Samantha, especially when you gotta pay up to the mentoned.
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03-19-2007, 03:16 PM	#4
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	I'm sure he likes the fringe benefits that go along with prison time. Bend over Mr Hatch!