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Wesley Snipes: My Prosecution is Racially Motivated

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Russ

You remember Wesley Snipes, actor and alleged tax cheat? Mr. Snipes is accused of amended a tax return to get back all of his taxes because he bought into the idea that only foreign income is taxable. (Hint: All income … Continue reading →

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Snipes Surrenders

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Russ

Wesley Snipes is a fugitive no longer. According to the Associated Press, Snipes surrendered to federal authorities in Florida today. He was later released on a $1 million bond. Snipes will be allowed to return to Namibia to finish the … Continue reading →

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Professor Maule on Snipes

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Russ

Professor Maule of MauledAgain has a great column on the Wesley Snipes case. Among Professor Maule’s excellent points are, “Snipes is a celebrity. People pay attention to him. Therefore, he has an obligation to set a good example. Although some … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes: I’m a Scapegoat

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Russ

Wesley Snipes sent an email over the weekend to Scott Maxwell, a columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. Maxwell put the highlights of Snipes’ email in his column; the full, unedited email is in his blog. It makes interesting reading for … Continue reading →

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Snipes Didn’t Make a Deal???

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Russ

There’s a possible new entrant into the Bozo Taxpayer’s Hall of Fame: Wesley Snipes. The Tampa Tribune reported that Snipes does not have a deal. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert O’Neill told the Tribune, “We have no idea where that came … Continue reading →

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Snipes Makes a Deal

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Russ

According to Variety, actor Wesley Snipes has agreed to surrender to federal authorities upon his return to the United States. He has also reportedly agreed to a repayment plan with the IRS. Snipes is currently in Namibia filming Gallowwalker. Snipes … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes, Where Are You?

Posted on October 22, 2006 by Russ

Well, Edwin Kanguatjivi told Reuters that Mr. Snipes is filming a movie in Namibia. “It is confirmed. He is definitely here.” The United States does not have an extradition treaty with Namibia. Meanwhile, a South African report states that Snipes … Continue reading →

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Wesley Snipes, Tax Cheat?

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Russ

Actor Wesley Snipes was indicted today on eight counts of tax fraud. Snipes is accused of not filing tax returns for the last six years and of filing false refund claims totaling $12 million. Over the last six years Snipes … Continue reading →

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