According to a a plea bargain agreement they signed with authorities last month, Refaeli is to serve nine months of community service while her mother will be sent to prison for 16 months
. The two are also ordered to pay a $1.5-million fine on top of millions of back taxes owed to the state.The prolonged case, built around the celebrity model’s worldwide income and the family’s attempts to downplay her ties to Israel, damaged her well-crafted public image as an informal ambassador for the country.
The heart of the case revolves around Refaeli’s residence earlier this decade when she travelled around the world in high-profile modeling campaigns, graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition and had a lengthy romantic relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. But prosecutors rejected her claim and charged her with providing incorrect tax information. For instance, Refaeli’s indictment said she earned some $7.2-million between the years 2009-2012 while claiming to reside overseas to avoid paying taxes on her income.
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