“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for hiding $755,000 in earnings from the government. She will also pay $160,000 in fines. Chris Soules, from “The Bachelor,” faced charges for a hit-and-run, with a $10,000 bond. Unexpected arrests aren’t uncommon among celebrities. Mark Wahlberg, Robert Downey, Jr., Lil’ Kim, Tim Allen, Jane Fonda, Lauryn Hill, Martha Stewart, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Michelle Rodriguez, and Matthew McConaughey are among those who’ve spent time in jail. Miller’s case is part of a trend of celebrities facing legal consequences for financial misdeeds, reminding us that fame doesn’t shield from legal scrutiny.
