I don't really disagree, but in any other circumstance $24k in back taxes won't see the inside of a courtroom let alone lead to jail time. The IRS will typicall

I don't really disagree, but in any other circumstance $24k in back taxes won't see the inside of a courtroom let alone lead to jail time. The IRS will typically just send a bill with some penalties and interest tacked on. The US Attorney realized he got pulled into the middle of a clusterfuck a little late and Elbring paid the price for pissing off well-connected people.