The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has confirmed that comedian Carlos Mencia will face criminal charges. District Attorney Nathan J.
Hochman is scheduled to announce the charges at a press conference on Thursday at 2 PM PT outside the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles.
The specific charges have not yet been disclosed. However, the D.
A.' s office stated that this case marks the first filed by L.
A.' s newly created Business Tax Fraud Unit.
Details remain limited at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. The announcement is expected to provide further clarity on the allegations against Mencia.
Mencia, known for his stand-up comedy and television work, has not publicly commented on the impending charges.