NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, whose abs became famous on the hit reality show “Jersey Shore,” was sentenced Friday to eight months in prison for cheating on his taxes.
A federal judge sentenced the star shortly after his brother, Marc Sorrentino, received a two-year sentence on a similar charge.
Both brothers pleaded guilty in January. They were charged in 2014 with tax offenses related to nearly $9 million in income.
Michael Sorrentino’s attorneys had sought probation, while prosecutors wanted a sentence of 14 months. He is free on bail until he has to report; it’s not been determined where he’ll be incarcerated or when the term begins.
The Situation declined to comment while leaving the courthouse with his fiancée, whom he is scheduled to marry next month, his attorney said. Other “Jersey Shore” cast members who attended the sentencing also didn’t comment afterward.