India, June 20 -- Comedian Carlos Mencia, once one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy and television, is charged with 12 felony counts related to alleged tax violations. Prosecutors accuse Mencia of failing to report more than $8 million in earnings over several years.

According to the California Attorney General's Office, Mencia allegedly failed to report millions of dollars in income earned between 2019 and 2022. Prosecutors claim the omissions resulted in substantial unpaid state taxes.

At a press conference, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the accusations and referred to Mencia as "one of California's biggest tax scofflaws."

1. Carlos Mencia became famous through 'Mind of Mencia.' Mencia was born ...