A reality television star formerly of Penn Hills who is facing federal charges for alleged bankruptcy fraud was charged Monday with money laundering involving $120,000.
The U.S. Attorney’s office filed an additional case against Abigale Miller of “Dance Moms” alleging a single count. According to the criminal information, Ms. Miller, known as Abby Lee Miller professionally, brought foreign currency into the U.S. from Australia on Aug. 7, 2014, without filing a required report for international transportation of currency.
Although the criminal charge says only that the transaction was “in excess” of $10,000, the U.S. Attorney’s office also filed a forfeiture allegation seeking a judgment of $120,000.
In Ms. Miller’s other case, involving 20 counts, including bankruptcy fraud, concealment of bankruptcy assets and false declarations, pretrial motions are due June 30. Ms. Miller, now living in Los Angeles, previously pleaded not guilty.
She is accused of hiding $755,000 in assets from her television shows from bankruptcy proceedings. The case began after the bankruptcy judge saw her on TV in December 2012 and thought she must be earning more than the $8,899 in monthly income she was claiming.
First Published: June 20, 2016, 9:55 p.m.
