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"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is facing a serious legal trouble. On Wednesday, September 24 the reality star and his brother/manager Marc were accused of tax evasion on $8.9 million in income.

According to the indictment, Mike and Marc falsely filed income tax returns from 2010 to 2012. Mike, who received between $1,500 and $48,000 for his appearances at bars or nightclubs in the three years, allegedly failed to file a tax return in 2011, the year in which he made $1.92 million. The brothers are also charged with one count of conspiracy.

"Michael and Marc Sorrentino filed false tax returns that incorrectly reported millions made from promotions and appearances. The brothers allegedly also claimed costly clothes and cars as business expenses and funneled company money into personal accounts. The law is absolutely clear: telling the truth to the IRS is not optional," U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said. The brothers pleaded not guilty to the charges.

"An indictment is merely an unproven allegation," Mike's lawyer Richard Sapinski said. "Michael has pleaded not guilty and is entitled to be considered not guilty until otherwise proven. He denies that he criminally violated the tax laws."

Speaking to reporters outside the court, Mike who was released on $250,000 unsecured bond said that he wasn't worried about going to jail. "No, I'm not worried about it," he said, as quoted by NY Daily News. "That's why I pleaded not guilty." Mike and Marc's next court date has been set for October 6.