"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch says he was sent to jail because ... he's gay?! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-18-2009, 10:22 PM

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that he believes he was sent to prison because he's gay, a claim the prosecutors in the case call baseless and delusional.

Hatch, speaking publicly for the first time since being released from prison to home confinement, told NBC's "Today" show that he believes the judge in his tax evasion case discriminated against him. He also accused a prosecutor of misconduct.

"I know without question that there are personal issues involved for the prosecutor. I don't know why. The prosecutorial misconduct has been egregious," he said.

When asked whether he believes that if he was heterosexual, he would not have gone to prison, Hatch replied, "I do believe that."

In court papers filed earlier this year, Hatch complained of widespread prejudice in the justice system against gay people.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office said Hatch's claims are baseless, and in a court filing in May, prosecutors pointed out that Hatch offered no evidence to support a claim that he was prosecuted because he is gay.

Former U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente - whose office oversaw the case - told WPRO-AM that Hatch is "delusional." The judge in the case is now retired and could immediately be reached for comment.

Hatch was convicted in 2006 of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize for the first season of the CBS reality show. He was given extra prison time for lying on the stand.

Hatch, 48, is due to be released from home confinement on Oct. 7, but has asked a judge to release him immediately for a variety of reasons, including because he was represented by ineffective lawyers.

He told the "Today" show that he has been financially devastated by his tax case.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D9A5DT900.html

catlover79 · 08-18-2009, 11:28 PM

I just heard that on the news. He wins a million dollars on national TV and doesn't report it to the IRS...and was stupid enough to think he'd get away with it. This guy is so full of crap it's not even funny!!

Marvo301 · 08-18-2009, 11:37 PM

Uh, no Richard you went to jail because you broke the law by not paying your income taxes! It's hard to beleive after his stint in jail Mr. Hatch still can't take responsibility for his own actions. It's time to grow up Mr. Hatch! (oh and put some clothes on! please!!!!)

browneyes106 · 08-23-2009, 05:18 PM

It looks like Hatch is playing the gay victim card to dodge responsiblity.

HHorseman · 08-31-2009, 12:42 PM

First time ive heard that excuse.

brasspounder · 08-31-2009, 05:31 PM

First it was the 'R' word being thrown around all the time for an excuse. So now we have to hear the 'G' word as well?

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-01-2009, 01:10 AM

are you saying Richard hatch think's The Police have somethingf agist him

08-18-2009, 10:22 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 Richard Hatch says he was sent to jail because ... he's gay?! NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that he believes he was sent to prison because he's gay, a claim the prosecutors in the case call baseless and delusional. Hatch, speaking publicly for the first time since being released from prison to home confinement, told NBC's "Today" show that he believes the judge in his tax evasion case discriminated against him. He also accused a prosecutor of misconduct. "I know without question that there are personal issues involved for the prosecutor. I don't know why. The prosecutorial misconduct has been egregious," he said. When asked whether he believes that if he was heterosexual, he would not have gone to prison, Hatch replied, "I do believe that." In court papers filed earlier this year, Hatch complained of widespread prejudice in the justice system against gay people. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office said Hatch's claims are baseless, and in a court filing in May, prosecutors pointed out that Hatch offered no evidence to support a claim that he was prosecuted because he is gay. Former U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente - whose office oversaw the case - told WPRO-AM that Hatch is "delusional." The judge in the case is now retired and could immediately be reached for comment. Hatch was convicted in 2006 of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize for the first season of the CBS reality show. He was given extra prison time for lying on the stand. Hatch, 48, is due to be released from home confinement on Oct. 7, but has asked a judge to release him immediately for a variety of reasons, including because he was represented by ineffective lawyers. He told the "Today" show that he has been financially devastated by his tax case. http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D9A5DT900.html
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I just heard that on the news. He wins a million dollars on national TV and doesn't report it to the IRS...and was stupid enough to think he'd get away with it. This guy is so full of crap it's not even funny!!
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08-18-2009, 11:37 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Uh, no Richard you went to jail because you broke the law by not paying your income taxes! It's hard to beleive after his stint in jail Mr. Hatch still can't take responsibility for his own actions. It's time to grow up Mr. Hatch! (oh and put some clothes on! please!!!!)
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08-31-2009, 05:31 PM	#6
brasspounder San Jose State Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: near San Jose, CA Posts: 458	First it was the 'R' word being thrown around all the time for an excuse. So now we have to hear the 'G' word as well?
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	are you saying Richard hatch think's The Police have somethingf agist him
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08-23-2009, 05:18 PM	#4
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	It looks like Hatch is playing the gay victim card to dodge responsiblity.

08-31-2009, 12:42 PM	#5
HHorseman Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 23, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 218	First time ive heard that excuse.