The Situation to be jailed in federal tax case

Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, whose abs became famous on the hit reality show Jersey Shore, was sentenced on 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 (Dh33 million) in income.

In a statement to the judge before sentencing, Michael apologised for his conduct and said he is “overcoming my demons and putting my life back together” after years of alcohol and drug use.

“Today I’m a man that I should have been years ago,” he told US District Judge Susan Wigenton.

The Situation appeared on all six seasons of the reality show that ran from 2009 to 2012. —