SCOTUSBlog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Denied Efforts to Exclude Statements Made Upon Entering US With Nearly $1M in Cash

A federal judge rejected SCOTUSBlog co-founder and attorney Tom Goldstein's efforts to exclude statements he made in regard to nearly $1 million in cash he carried into the US in 2018. The monies are believed to have been obtained from high stakes poker machines across the globe, according to initial reports. Scroll down for all the latest headlines from the world of gambling and sports as well as our top trending stories and searches.

The latest setback stems from a motion Goldstein (pictured below) filed to suppress statements made during a 2018 customs screening at Washington Dulles International Airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong. 

Goldstein argued that his Fifth Amendment rights were violated when he was questioned about a duffel bag filled with $968,000, asserting that the interrogation occurred without Miranda warnings.

U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby denied the request to exclude the statements.

She ruled that "the evidence shows that the Defendant was not in custody during his October 25, 2018, customs screening process.” 

The ruling ensures prosecutors may present Goldstein’s account of the cash—initially declared as poker winnings to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers—at trial.

Judge Griggsby also dismissed Goldstein’s separate motion to drop multiple counts from the indictment on the basis of time limits.

From the World Casino Directory: 

The 22-count indictment also alleges false statements to lenders and the misuse of firm accounts to cover personal obligations. According to the government, Goldstein’s travels abroad for high-stakes games and loan negotiations contributed to delays in prosecution, with several tolling orders issued because he spent “hundreds of days travelling” outside the United States. Judge Griggsby noted that the question of whether those absences paused the statute of limitations would ultimately be decided by a jury.

Goldstein is facing tax fraud charges. 

Goldstein’s trial is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the U.S. District Court for the Maryland Southern Division. Prosecutors plan to rely on his own 2018 statements about the duffel bag of cash as part of their case.

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