Carlos Mencia: Not Guilty of Tax Fraud? You Be the Judge!

Carlos Mencia, the once-sizzling comedian, is back in the headlines, but it's no laughing matter. This time, it's a courtroom drama, not a stand-up special.

The star, whose real name is Ned Arnel Holness, just faced a judge, and the air was thick with tension. He’s looking at some major heat, accused of fudging his taxes in a big way.

Mencia is reportedly on the hook for a whopping 12 felony counts.