"Dance Moms" reality TV show star, Abby Lee Miller, 50, is on the headlines as she is currently facing several charges. As per United States Attorney, David J. Hickton, the reality TV star is facing charges on bankruptcy fraud, concealment of bankruptcy assets, and false bankruptcy declarations.
The United States Department of Justice then released several details in regards to her case. Atty. Hickton then added that :
"Criminal prosecution is appropriate when debtors corrupt the bankruptcy process through deceit and lies before the court."
Scott Smith of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Pittsburgh Division then elaborated on what the lawsuit was about and on how serious the offense was.
"Federal bankruptcy proceedings can be a lifesaver for honest individuals overwhelmed by debt resulting from any number of legitimate reasons, but allegations of fraud and abuse threaten the integrity of the bankruptcy process and the public's trust in it. We take our responsibility to pursue allegations of bankruptcy fraud seriously,"
Fox News then added that Abby Lee Miller can face up to 5 years in prison and may be fined up to $5 million.
As per the news website, each count carries up to $250,000 fine and Miller has 20-count indictment. All charges involved "concealment of bankruptcy assets and false bankruptcy declarations."
As per the website, Miller filed a "Petition to Reorganize" for her dance studio way back in 2010. As per the petition, Abby Miller concealed her income for a year in between 2010 and 2013. This income came from her show and as well as her TV Show spin offs, merchandise sales, and her masterclass dance sessions.
As per the indictment's allegations, Miller created several bank accounts to conceal her income. She then made numerous false declarations during her monthly reports. As per the news website, Abby Lee Miller hid a total amount of $755,492.85.