Ragged 7 months ago under: Wesley Snipes
Source: msn.com
ORLANDO, Fla. - There is a perception, federal prosecutors fear, that Wesley Snipes emerged victorious from years of IRS investigation and a highly publicized tax trial.
And there is some truth to that. Snipes was acquitted in February of five of eight counts - including felony fraud and conspiracy charges that each carried up to five years in prison. But the action star was convicted of three lesser charges of willful failure to file a return.
Seeking to make an example of a "notorious" and "inveterate" offender, prosecutors are asking for the maximum three years in prison and a fine of at least $5 million when Snipes is sentenced Thursday in federal court in Ocala.
"This case cries out for the statutory maximum term of imprisonment, as well as a substantial fine, because of the seriousness of defendant Snipes' crimes and because of the singular opportunity this case presents to deter tax crimes nationwide," prosecutors wrote in an aggressive, 37-page memorandum to U.S...." msn.com
They will probably make an example of him like they did Martha Stewart.
I work for a tax firm PAY UR EFFIN TAXES DUH!!!
I am afraid to comment lol this website is possessed today. But I think he should pay or go to jail. Celebs shouldnt get special treatment..
~*Amy*~
He needs to do the time.I like his movies but he is not above the law because he is an actor.He's rich and cant pay taxes? Hell I'm poor and pay mine.
but doesn't he just look "oh so fab" in his bowtie ? LOL
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I hope he doesn't have to do any prison time. What would be the point?