Man Sentenced to Prison for Leaking Billionaire's Tax Returns
Charles Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, was sentenced to five years in prison for leaking the tax returns of Donald Trump and thousands of wealthy Americans, including billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, to The New York Times and ProPublica. The leaks, which began in 2019, led to significant public reporting on the tax practices of the ultra-rich. Littlejohn pleaded guilty in October 2023 and began serving his sentence in May 2024. The case remains live with Littlejohn appealing his sentence and Donald Trump filing a $10 billion lawsuit against the US Treasury Department and IRS in January 2026 over the disclosures.
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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.