Jimmie Johnson 'shocked' about attorney Alan Miller's tax-evasion charges

By SceneDaily Staff
Friday, October 03, 2008

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Jimmie Johnson said Friday he was “shocked” to learn of the tax-evasion charges made against his friend and attorney Alan Miller.
 
Miller, a prominent attorney who represents several NASCAR drivers, including Johnson and Casey Mears, was indicted Thursday for allegedly helping IndyCar Series driver Helio Castroneves hide millions of dollars in income.
 
A federal indictment accuses Miller of directing Castroneves in failing to report $5.55 million in income to the Internal Revenue Service between 1999 and 2002.
 
He faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
 
Johnson said he will maintain a relationship with Miller until he learns all the facts.
 
“At this time, Alan has been my attorney since I was 15, has been a great friend and has helped me with a lot of different things,” Johnson said Friday. “As of now, everything is still the same.
 
“[I’m] learning a lot as time goes on here, and there’s still a lot to be investigated and uncovered moving forward. I’m certainly keeping my eyes on the subject and trying to figure out what’s all going on.”
 
Johnson said he uses an outside group – not Miller – to help with his taxes and added he’ll protect himself and his family if necessary. But Miller, he said, has never done anything untoward.
 
“Everything I’ve done with Alan, he has respected my thoughts and me as a driver as if he was a parent of some sort,” Johnson said. “He’s really done a phenomenal job for me...I’ve never seen anything out of character from him. I’m shocked. I know he’s shocked, and as time goes on, we’ll all learn and understand more.”
 
Miller's attorney, Michael Tein, defended Miller's actions.

"He acted at all times completely lawfully. He is 1,000 percent innocent," Tein told The Associated Press. "This case is pure harassment by the government in order to try to indict a famous person and get press."

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    said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Its terrible, you never know who you can trust. I think of all the child stars and many others that were taken. I hope this isn't true. Johnson seems like one of the good guys. Trust is a bad thing to lose. I like Castroneves. Interesing that his business manager is his sister.

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    John Lockhart said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    My Dad told me there are three types of people to never trust fully.Horse traders,used car salesmen and lawers.
    What is really sad is that Alan is a friend,I'm sure that hurts Jimmie.Hope everything turns out well for them.

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    Karen said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Jimmie is a good guy. I can't belive it. I hope and pray that Jimme gets out of this okay. The guy betrayed his trust, what can you do? I wish only the best to Jimmie and his family.

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    Kenny Brackett said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Hey ,Jimmie's not in trouble. Its Helio.Money does crazy things to people. If you have millions to hide, Whats a few thousand in taxes. Now Its REALLY going to cost you .Helio, I cant believe it. Shameful shameful shameful.

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    Andrew Briscoe said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    It's really amazing how far this has gotten... I just read an ESPN article describing Helio's predicament. Provided it isn't overdoing anything, the way Helio is being portrayed is worse than some of the murderers that get arrested.

    As for this article, Jimmie needs to watch out. When your friends with someone arrested for something, it can be bad for you. He needs to watch closely what happens in the next few months and do everything right or else he may get involved not of his own doing.

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    Teema H. said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Please.... let all the facts be known AND proved in court before you all jump to conclusions.....

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    Gregory Williams said:
    Jun 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Alan Miller and his staff did a great job for my family. My family has been in the automotive industry for 30+ years with Ford Motor Company as a Lincoln Mercury dealer. I appreciate everything Alan has done and respect him and his honesty and integrity.

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