Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his extensive experience before the U.S. Supreme Court, is accused of evading taxes by failing to report substantial gambling winnings and using his law firm’s funds to pay off personal debts tied to high-stakes poker games. The charges, filed on Thursday, highlight a multi-year scheme from 2016 to 2022 in which Goldstein allegedly diverted more than $5 million from his law firm to cover personal losses, all while underreporting his gambling income to the IRS.