By Tom Davis, Sept. 24, 2014, Patch.com

“Jersey Shore” television personality Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, are expected to appear in federal court Thursday to face an indictment alleging they did not properly pay taxes on $8.9 million in income, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

The income was money Michael Sorrentino received from promotional activities.

Michael Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, are charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Marc and Michael Sorrentino also are charged with three and two counts, respectively, of filing false tax returns for 2010 through 2012, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino opened a Boca Tanning Club franchise earlier this year in Middletown Plaza on Route 35 in the township. His family was supposed to own and operate the tanning salon and has plans to open locations in Freehold and Manalapan this year.

Michael Sorrentino faces an additional count for allegedly failing to file a tax return for 2011. The defendants are expected to surrender to special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation and United States Marshals prior to their court appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion in Newark federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.