The Department of Justice filed a motion this past week in Ocala, Florida accusing Wesley Snipes of using overseas bank accounts in Switzerland, the Isle of Man, and Antigua to hide his funds. They’ve also accused Snipes of “selling” a business when he maintained full control and of sending frivolous correspondence to the IRS.
While the DOJ isn’t charging Snipes with some of these acts, they want to introduce evidence of these acts in Snipes’ upcoming trial on filing for a false income tax refund. Snipes has also been charged with conspiracy. The DOJ believes that evidence of these acts will help to persuade a jury of Snipes’ illegal conduct.
Last week Snipes asked that his trial be moved from Ocala as the area is too “racist.” Snipes may have a lot more to fear from the evidence. The trial is currently scheduled to begin in January.
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