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'Medicine man' pleads guilty to tax evasion, stockpiling illegal weapons

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KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A self-proclaimed “medicine man” from Kings Mountain whom Channel 9 has covered for months pleaded guilty Wednesday.

Under a plea agreement, Reuben Dehaan pleaded guilty to evading taxes and possessing illegal firearms.

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After his arrest in April, investigators discovered a large underground bunker on his property.

Investigators said he claimed to be a minister so he didn't have to pay income taxes.

Dehaan is awaiting sentencing and facing possible prison time.

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