NEW: State Rep. John McCauley Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

NEW: State Rep. John McCauley Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns

Retiring State Rep. John McCauley, Jr. and William L’Europa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of filing false tax returns in federal court, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced today.

According to the documents filed with the court, McCauley and L’Europa allegedly underreported business receipts for tax years 2007 – 2010 by nearly $1.8 million dollars, resulting in the underpayment of federal taxes to the Internal Revenue Service of more than $500,000.

According to the signed plea agreements, McCauley and L’Europa must file accurate, amended federal tax returns for tax years 2007 – 2011.

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McCauley served in the General Assembly for 22 years before announcing that he wasn’t seeking re-election this year. He is the father of Deer Tick front man John McCauley III.