Tag Archives: Snipes

The trial of Wesley Snipes and his tax advisors continued in Ocala, Florida last week. The prosecution rested its case on Friday; the defenese will begin presenting its evidence on Monday. The last government witness, IRS agent Steward Stich, testified … Continue reading →

The last two days of the Wesley Snipes trial on tax evasion and conspiracy charges has been full of paper. The government has been entering into evidence numerous documents that they claim show proof that Mr. Snipes has evaded taxes. … Continue reading →

An online betting site has posted odds on whether Wesley Snipes will find his way to ClubFed or not. According to Gambling911.com, BetCris.com has posted these odds on Mr. Snipes: Will Wesley Snipes be convicted of tax fraud? Yes 1/10 … Continue reading →

If you believe Robert Barnes, one of the attorneys for Wesley Snipes, the first week of Snipes’ trial went well. Mr. Barnes told the Ocala Star-Banner, “I think what they [jurors] saw was that Mr. Snipes openly, honestly engaged the … Continue reading →

Remember Richard Hatch, the Survivor winner who decided not to report his $1 million in winnings? Mr. Hatch, who is now residing at ClubFed, went to his accountant and was told he had to pay taxes on his winnings. He … Continue reading →

Opening arguments were heard in Ocala, Florida in the trial of Wesley Snipes. Prosecutors called Snipes a tax evader, and that he didn’t pay $35 million in taxes from 1999-2004 according to this Fox News story. Prosecutor Robert O’Neill told … Continue reading →

Day 1 of the Wesley Snipes trial has come and gone in Ocala, Florida. Jury selection began but did not conclude today. The day began for Mr. Snipes in a prayer service. At an Ocala church Mr. Snipes was joined … Continue reading →

Wesley Snipes goes on trial today, facing charges of tax evasion, failing to file tax returns, and filing a false claim for an income tax refund. The TaxProf Blog has a post with links to the various media coverage of … Continue reading →

Yesterday the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt the final blow to Wesley Snipes’ wish of a trial in the Big Apple (or anywhere but Ocala, Florida). They dismissed Snipes’ motion to move the trial from Ocala and denied his … Continue reading →

Poor Wesley Snipes. He’ll have to spend several weeks in beautiful bucolic Ocala, Florida. Judge William Terrell Hodges denied Snipes’ motions for a stay in the trial pending the ruling of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Snipes’ appeals … Continue reading →