Long time tax protestor and founder of NatureRich, Inc. a multilevel marketing company that sells natural and health-related products has been sentenced to five years in prison for running up and snubbing a bill of more than $600,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.
The sentencing of Michael A. Schlegel, last week in a federal court in Minneapolis follows his conviction by a jury on three counts of tax evasion, three counts of failing to file tax returns and conspiracy to defraud the federal government. A determination on what restitution Schlegel is liable for, if any, has yet to be determined by the court.
While held in federal custody in the Sherburne County jail, Schlegel, co-founder of NatureRich Inc., made good on his vow upon conviction and filed an appeal the next day.
Prosecutors said