Music Legend Lionel Richiemay have just bought his freedom with more than half a million dollars after he reportedly settled his debt with the IRS.
Lionel Richie Escapes Jail Sentence With $1 Million
According to reports the legend was slammed with a $1M tax lien in 2012 for avoiding taxes in 2010
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The BET's Lifetime Achievement Award winner was slapped with a tax lien back in 2012for allegedly failing to pay above $1 million in income tax back in 2010, according to TMZ.
But according to new documents obtained by the site today, [11.08.14] The US tax office has officially lifted the debt and Richie is free and current.
Its likely, the "I Call It Love" hit maker probably paid off the $1 million he owed the US government in order to perhaps avoid embarrassment and keep his great reputation running smoothly.
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