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Doug Bruce Indicted For Tax Evasion

DENVER (CBS4)- Former state legislator Douglas Bruce has been indicted for failing to pay taxes. The indictment alleges that Bruce, 61, of Colorado Springs, did not pay taxes on income he earned during the 2005-2007 tax years.

According to the indictment, Bruce is suspected of attempting to evade his tax responsibilities by funneling his income from serving as a Colorado Springs Councilman into the coffers of Active Citizens Together, a nonprofit he created in 2001. The indictment also claims he failed to report that income to the Department of Revenue.

Bruce is suspected of filing a false tax return on income he earned during the 2005 tax year. He also allegedly failed to file a tax return on income he earned during the 2006 and 2007 tax years.

"State law requires that citizens who live in Colorado and enjoy all of the benefits of being a resident pay the appropriate taxes," Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said. "No one is exempt from that obligation."

Bruce is also accused of attempting to influence a public servant, although details on that incident have not been revealed. Bruce could face up to six years in prison or up to $500,000 in fines if convicted of attempting to influence a public servant.

The Grand Jury returned the indictment on Thursday, April 7. Prosecutors will present the case against Bruce in Denver District Court.

Bruce posted $10,000 bond and was released from jail.

Bruce was a state representative, R-Colorado Springs, in 2008. He was arrested at a Colorado Springs post office.

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