The known folks won't be able to hide it. They worked for Dondonjohn. It goes on their resume. Will the lesser-knowns ever admit to it?

Trying to get a job elsewhere afterwards what do you put down to explain that gap of time between your last REAL job and servicing a madman? Do you lie and say something untrue like you were caring for your dying mother or do you bite the bullet admit your sin and mea culpa?