Wesley Snipes
OCALA, Fla. — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced the actor Wesley Snipes to three years in prison for willfully failing to file tax returns.
Mr. Snipes, who was convicted in February, received one year for each count, to be served consecutively, and an additional year of probation. The sentence was handed down by Judge William Terrell Hodges of Federal District Court.
A member of Mr. Snipes’s legal team said they would appeal. “We were hoping for a complete acquittal,” the lawyer, Linda Moreno, said. “I have faith in the process, and I have faith in the jury system. We will appeal.”
I’ve enjoyed lots of Wesley Snipes films over the years. His physique and athleticism played a big part in his popularity. That seems pretty obvious. It’s also obvious that he was pointed in the wrong direction with regard to paying his taxes. I hope he wins his appeal. Snipes did offer $5 million towards his $17 million back taxes prior to the sentencing. The judge refused the payment, but someone from the IRS eventually took the money. Big surprise there, eh?
Snipes in a scene from Undisputed
In happier days…
P.S. According to the following clip, Snipes was facing up to SIXTEEN years in prison. Zoinks!
Actor Wesley Snipes' Tax Trial Begins