Man Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Billionaire's Tax Returns
Donald Trump moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in May 2026, following reports of a potential settlement that includes a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and a permanent bar on the IRS pursuing claims against Trump based on prior tax returns. As of May 2026, this action resolves a lawsuit Trump filed in January 2026 against the US Treasury Department and the IRS over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media. This legal action stems from former contractor Charles Littlejohn's intentional leak of tax records of prominent individuals, for which he was sentenced to five years in federal prison on January 29, 2024, and began serving his sentence on May 1, 2024. The U.S. Treasury Department terminated contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton on January 26, 2026, as a direct consequence of Littlejohn's actions, and the IRS settled with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin in June 2024 after his tax information was also leaked.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Donald Trump moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in May 2026, following reports of a potential settlement.
Donald Trump moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in May 2026, following reports of a potential settlement. The settlement includes a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and a permanent bar on the IRS pursuing claims against Trump based on prior tax returns. This resolves a lawsuit Trump filed earlier in 2026.
January 2026 — 3 developments
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media.
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media.
It was revealed that former contractor Charles Littlejohn intentionally sought employment at the IRS…
It was revealed that former contractor Charles Littlejohn intentionally sought employment at the IRS with the specific goal of accessing and leaking tax records of prominent individuals. He then provided this sensitive data to news organizations.
The U.S. Treasury Department has terminated its contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton following the con…
The U.S. Treasury Department has terminated its contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton following the conviction and imprisonment of former contractor Charles Edward Littlejohn for leaking tax information. This action is a direct consequence of the scandal.
June 2024 — 1 developments
The IRS reached a settlement with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after his tax information was leaked by Charles Littlejohn, issuing a public apology to Griffin and other victims.
The IRS reached a settlement with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after his tax information was leaked by Charles Littlejohn, issuing a public apology to Griffin and other victims.
May 2024 — 1 developments
Charles Littlejohn began serving his five-year prison sentence.
Charles Littlejohn began serving his five-year prison sentence.
February 2024 — 1 developments
Littlejohn notified the court of his intention to appeal the judgment in his case.
Littlejohn notified the court of his intention to appeal the judgment in his case.
January 2024 — 1 developments
Charles Littlejohn was sentenced to five years in federal prison, the maximum penalty for the charge.
Charles Littlejohn was sentenced to five years in federal prison, the maximum penalty for the charge.
October 2023 — 1 developments
Littlejohn pleaded guilty to the charge of unauthorized disclosure of tax returns and return information.
Littlejohn pleaded guilty to the charge of unauthorized disclosure of tax returns and return information.
September 2023 — 1 developments
Charles Littlejohn was formally charged by the U.
Charles Littlejohn was formally charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with one count of unauthorized disclosure of tax return information.
June 2021 — 1 developments
ProPublica began publishing a series of articles utilizing the leaked tax data of billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
ProPublica began publishing a series of articles utilizing the leaked tax data of billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
November 2020 — 1 developments
Littlejohn disclosed the stolen tax information of thousands of wealthy individuals to ProPublica.
Littlejohn disclosed the stolen tax information of thousands of wealthy individuals to ProPublica.
September 2020 — 1 developments
The New York Times published a series of articles based on Donald Trump's leaked tax returns, revealing details about his tax payments.
The New York Times published a series of articles based on Donald Trump's leaked tax returns, revealing details about his tax payments.
July 2020 — 1 developments
Littlejohn expanded his unauthorized access, stealing tax information for thousands of other wealthy individuals during July and August 2020.
Littlejohn expanded his unauthorized access, stealing tax information for thousands of other wealthy individuals during July and August 2020.