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Terrence Howard

Terrence Howardis reportedly being investigated for criminal tax evasion.

PEOPLE has reached out to Howard’s reps for comment. A spokesperson for the Attorney’s Office said, “Our office can neither confirm or deny the existence of an investigation.”

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The Blast reports that Howard, 50, hired a high-profile, white-collar criminal attorney to defend him and that Howard and Pak became aware they were under investigation on May 20. Federal investigators have already had initial discussions with the actor, according to the outlet.

Howard was also hit with tax liens from the federal government back in 2010 for $1.1 million and in 2006 for over $600,000, The Blast reported.

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Howardre-proposed to Pakin December 2018.

source: people.com