Celebrities out the woodwork were expected to be brought out to speak on
behalf of Hollywood actor Wesley Snipes, but instead of talking about
his prowess as a former Tinseltown movie star, they were set to testify
concerning his alleged failure to pay taxes.
Snipes defense attorney, Robert Barnes, was set to bring up a gaggle of
power players, ranging from Muhammad Ali, to Sylvester Stallone and
Woody Harrelson, but called off the defense, telling E! “We could have
put on a big show, but we don't do that. We're not going to waste the
jury's time.”
The defense team decided to rest.
In 2006, Snipes was brought to court for
failing to file income taxes, from 1999 to 2004. During this period,
Snipes reportedly made a whopping $38 million.
Prosecutors
claim that Snipes, 45, also used fake checks to receive about $12
million in 1996 and 1997 in taxes he'd already paid.
Snipes’ team pleaded not guilty to all counts, and said that the problem was bad tax advisors, nothing fraudulent on his behalf.
Snipes has been charged with tax fraud and conspiracy. If convicted, he could face 16 years behind bars.
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ladylegz says:
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Is this the same Wesley I heard is a woman beater? What a pity, if true....Just pay your dudes otherwise it will catch up with you.
February 5, 2008 at 5:30 am