- Sunny Garcia
Born Vincent Sennen Garcia (on
January 14 ,1970 ) is a surfer fromMaili, on the Westside of Oahu, Hawaii . Known by his nickname "Sunny" severalcomputer games use his name.cn|date=February 2008In October 2006, Garcia was sentenced to serve time in federal prison for failing to pay taxes on unreported contest winnings from 1996 to 2001. Over $471,000 in prize money went unclaimed - resulting in a three month sentence on tax evasion charges. He will begin his term January 12 of 2007. "I spent my money foolishly and didn't handle my affairs," he said outside the San Diego federal courtroom where he was sentenced. [ [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20061018-9999-1bn18garcia.html SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro - Surf champion Sunny Garcia gets prison for tax evasion ] ]
After his 2007 release from prison, a newly focused and driven Garcia plans to get back in shape and begin competing full time again.
He also has a clothing deal with
Affliction Clothing where his own custom shirt was made, replicating the tattoos he has on his body.References
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