Judge won't delay Castroneves tax trial
MIAMI
Auto Racing News, AP - 2 months ago
A federal judge in Miami has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of race car driver Helio Castroneves (EHL'-ee-oh kas-troh-NEH'-vehz).
U.S. District Judge Donald Graham on Friday said the March 2 trial date will stand. Lawyers for Castroneves and Penske Racing Inc. had sought a delay until November to ensure he could drive in the 2009 IndyCar Series that runs April to October.
Castroneves is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner who also won TV's "Dancing With The Stars" competition in 2007. He's pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion involving about $5.5 million in income stashed in offshore accounts.
His sister and business manager, along with his attorney, also are charged in the case.