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Zoneboy · 04-24-2008, 06:37 PM

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OCALA, Fla. - A federal judge has sentenced action star Wesley Snipes to the maximum three-year sentence on tax charges.

Prosecutors had requested three years, one year for each of Snipes' convictions of willfully failing to file a tax return.

Snipes' lawyers offered three dozen letters from family members, friends and even fellow actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington attesting to his good character. They argued he should get only probation, because all three convictions were misdemeanors and the actor had no previous criminal record.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Wesley Snipes' attorneys were still arguing for a limited sentence Thursday, hours after the actor's sentencing hearing began on federal tax charges that could land him fines and prison time.

The sentencing in a central Florida court lasted the entire morning without a decision. A jury found him guilty in February of willfully failing to file taxes for three years, in which the government said he owed $2.7 million.

But Snipes' attorneys said in court his tax liability was only $228,000. Even if U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges accepts their argument, sentencing enhancements put Snipes within range of the three-year prison term prosecutors want.

Snipes was acquitted of three identical misdemeanors and two felony charges of tax fraud and conspiracy.

The actor's attorneys said the government's sentencing guidelines aren't fair for tax convictions like his. They want him let off with no prison and no fine.

Snipes' co-defendants, who were convicted on the felony fraud and conspiracy charges, will also be sentenced. Eddie Ray Kahn faces up to 10 years behind bars, while Douglas P. Rosile could be jailed five to six years

comedyfreak · 04-25-2008, 08:57 AM

All I know is that if I or any other non actor got the same conviction we'd get 10 years automatically. You should have a reputable business do your taxes, you can't pull one over on the government.

isiahthomas · 04-30-2008, 04:42 PM

Wesley and Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers should be in the same prison cell since they don't like to pay taxes hahahahahahahahahahahaha.

04-24-2008, 06:37 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,411	Breaking News: Wesley Snipes Sentenced to Three Years On Tax Charges Link OCALA, Fla. - A federal judge has sentenced action star Wesley Snipes to the maximum three-year sentence on tax charges. Prosecutors had requested three years, one year for each of Snipes' convictions of willfully failing to file a tax return. Snipes' lawyers offered three dozen letters from family members, friends and even fellow actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington attesting to his good character. They argued he should get only probation, because all three convictions were misdemeanors and the actor had no previous criminal record. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Wesley Snipes' attorneys were still arguing for a limited sentence Thursday, hours after the actor's sentencing hearing began on federal tax charges that could land him fines and prison time. The sentencing in a central Florida court lasted the entire morning without a decision. A jury found him guilty in February of willfully failing to file taxes for three years, in which the government said he owed $2.7 million. But Snipes' attorneys said in court his tax liability was only $228,000. Even if U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges accepts their argument, sentencing enhancements put Snipes within range of the three-year prison term prosecutors want. Snipes was acquitted of three identical misdemeanors and two felony charges of tax fraud and conspiracy. The actor's attorneys said the government's sentencing guidelines aren't fair for tax convictions like his. They want him let off with no prison and no fine. Snipes' co-defendants, who were convicted on the felony fraud and conspiracy charges, will also be sentenced. Eddie Ray Kahn faces up to 10 years behind bars, while Douglas P. Rosile could be jailed five to six years
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04-25-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	All I know is that if I or any other non actor got the same conviction we'd get 10 years automatically. You should have a reputable business do your taxes, you can't pull one over on the government.
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04-30-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Wesley and Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers should be in the same prison cell since they don't like to pay taxes hahahahahahahahahahahaha.