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WESLEY SNIPES LOSES HIS APPEAL AGAINST THREE-YEAR JAIL SENTENCE

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Monday July 19, 2010

WESLEY Snipes has lost his appeal against a three-year jail sentence.

The Blade star was told at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta that the maximum prison term he was given for tax evasion in 2008 was appropriate because of the “serious” level of debt he had to the US government.

“The district court acted well within its considerable discretion in sentencing Snipes to thirty-six months in prison,” appeal judges wrote.

“If the defendant’s crime were not ‘serious’ because the tax loss was minor and if his criminal history so warranted, the guidelines would advise a sentence of probation.

“In contrast, if the tax loss were high and thus more ‘serious’ and ‘harmful to the treasury,’ as it was in this case, the guidelines would advise a longer sentence.”

The 47-year-old star had hoped to have the sentence overturned and his conviction dismissed, or have a new trial on the grounds of a technicality, claiming he should have had a hearing to establish if his original trial should be held in New York or Florida.

The actor’s lawyers had also argued that his former financial adviser’s evidence against him should have been viewed as tainted because prosecutors knew he was under federal investigation for securities fraud at the time

“Obviously we are extremely disappointed by the decision,” said Snipes’ lawyer. “We have not digested fully all of their opinion.”

Assistant US Attorney Robert O’Neill revealed the case would now be sent to a district judge, who will give the actor a date on which he will have to hand himself into authorities.

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Ron Jeremy
Lil Ron would not want to be in Mr Snips predicament. You see, Lil Ron likes girls. Not Lady Gaga though. Where Mr Snips is going, there are no girls, only big black dudes who want to bust you in your azz. Hope he brings the lube, because it probably won’t be nice. Lady Gaga is one messed up dude. You ever notice that? Lil Ron gets squeamish at the mere thought of that dude.

Rosemary
You are truly sick.

MJ3
This is bull he gets 3yrs for a little over 2 million, but Martha Stewart got 6 months for over 20 million.

Manta-Ray
Huh? Martha Stewart went to prison for selling stock (due to inside trader information..which is illegal) that helped her avoid a loss of about $45,000.
So….Martha’s $45,000 compared to Snipes $2 million in prior year unpaid taxes…..Wesley got off easy!
cam
yeah i am with MJ3 this is bull i actually saw martha stewart in the local home depot on monday here in pinellas cnty FL…this is BOGUS !

Tom
But Tim Geithner gets a job as Secretary of the Treasury. You gotta love our government.

Duude
Not to worry. Obamma will likely pardon or commute his sentence in time.

Rosemary
Grow up.
Kim
What an ignorant comment! However, if he did, he wouldn’t be the first president to make a ridiculous pardon.

CARLO RELAW
CAN NOT ACT , CAN NOT JUMP, CAN NOT PAY HIS SHARE ; SUPER DUMB ASS

Rosemary
One of the best actors ever existed stop hating.

http://yahoo Wayne Hall
PLEASE!! Are you the dumbest of the dumb?? One of the best actors?? He’s NEVER been in anywhere near a great move, the movies they make thease days are mostly terrible,and the majority of the so called actors are so-so at best. So, if he is one of the best actors,that isn’t saying much at all.

meela
He didn’t put the public’s lives at risk by drunk driving, but he gets 3 years and Lindsey Lohan gets 90 days–and she won’t even serve all of that! This is BS. Love ya Wesley.

Manta-Ray
How can you compare the two? One is for drunk driving and thankfully no one was injured vs. $2 million in tax evasion. Drunk driving is like a misdemeanor compared to tax evasion! It’s people like Wesley Snipes (who make a lot of money) and will not pay their share of taxes. It’s because of people like him “your” taxes go up to cover the non-payers.

Jasper
What makes you think Meela pays taxes?

http://baybridgecapitalcorp.com Hyun Shin
Mr. Snips was misled by a number of people that he trusted to provide him with professional Finance & Tax Advise. This is what can happen when you put your faith in people who are only involved with you … for your Money. This is but a small road-block for Mr. Snips, who will make a successful resurgence back into the Film Industry, which needs him a lot more then he needs them!
http://baybridgecapitalcorp.com Hyun Shin
Dear Mr. Snips: A few months ago, our Office was submitted with a new Film Project which the producer’s say you were to be involved with. You have my word that this Office will provide the necessary financing for your next Film Project!
Please go to our Website and contact us when you are available, Sir. WI look forward to working with you now and in the future. Hyun J. Shin
Duude
Its about time justice started to prevail. Most of his fans don’t seem to understand they’ve been paying his taxes for him. That’s the way our system works.
Sammy
..why wont they allow him pay up or something, must every offence and mistake about the black man be jailable?
..And for all of you who thinks this is just an angry black man commenting.. you’re right! – Whatever happened to ALL those (Including politicians and appointees) who only decided to start paying up back taxes?
oh well, racism will NEVER end!

Kat
JAIL one BLACK man…..yet 30 million tax evading LATINOS walk free everyday….
BlowCHow Bob
He can’t pay up. Like ALL black people with money. As soon as he gets ANY money he spends it all. NEVER HEARD OF NIGGER RICH?

DaqueenB
You are ignorant! Why must you use the N word???? Oh I know because you are jealous that black americans do have MONEY! I am almost positive that you even contribute to some of them!!!! I am laughing at you because while you are busy calling names, the very people you are talking about are getting richer off of people like you!!!!!!!! I’ll just say it for them, Thank You, and may God have mercy on your soul!!!!!
BlowChow Bob
Whats the matter, truth hurt? Ill use whatever word I want. I don’t subscribe to the “you must like everybody” doctrine. I hate niggers and their double standards. For the record I dont watch wesley snipes movies. he’s not a good actor.And he obviously isn’t good with money . I bet he can’t swim either.

Kat
Sooo, are they going to jail him along with 30 million illegal aliens who are guilty of tax evasion for decades ??? or do they get off scott free because they are NOT big name celebrities ????
Kat
Why is it the brother has to do time but the illegal aliens are simply released to continue tax evasion for decades ?
Kat
Wouldn’t it be better to get him to pay up and then the money can be spent to build more jails for millions of illegal aliens who NEVER pay taxes EVER ???
Kat
…..”"”FREE WESLEY”"”….

Rosemary
I agree. Free Wesley Let Him GO Now!!!

Boohoo
Finally, a celebrity, a black celebrity, gets what they deserve. “Someone call Da Reverend Al Sharpton, Lawdy!”
Tekn8tor
Having 40 million people on government assistance and countless illegal immigrants is the reason “WE” pay more taxes. Not the 2 million Snipes dodged on. Enforce immigration laws and pass a flat sales tax so everyone has the same burden based on what they buy. Do away with the income tax and everyone pays tax on purchases. Why is this so hard to do? Boo to the IRS and our stupid government. Stop giving to the people who don’t even try to work and watch the deficit go away. Too logical for our leaders.
Anthony R.
Everyone complaining that he isn’t paying his “fair share” need to get an education. The federal income tax paid by all of of does not contribute to s single highway, tank, school teacher, park, or service. It ALL goes to interest to private banks. Sewer, water, emergency services, roads are all paid for through local property taxes and state taxes on corporations. Military spending is roughly equal to federal taxes on corporations. Other government offices and programs are paid for by tariffs and other legitimate taxes.
Listen, I am not a person who is gullible. I’m not a ’9-11 was an inside job’ kinda guy. I also don’t take people’s words for things. Please do your own homework and research. Honest research will show you that the personal income tax is unconstitutional.

BlowChow Bob
Yeah cuz blacks aren’t racist? HAHAHAHAHA

James Wright
Every time a black man gets in trouble or has something positive going we all see how racist the rest of you are.
Louis
And so, there it is. You don’t pay your taxes and you go to jail. I totally understand, murder, rape, arson, armed robbery. That you go to jail for. Extortion, theft, beating someone up. But if you dont pay us . . .if you try to avoid paying us . .. you will go to jail! No repayment plan? No probation? You dont pay us and we will put you in jail with actual murderers and rapist. Where is the injured party? Who was damaged by Mr Snipes not paying his taxes? Black or white or whatever, it doesn’t matter when the crime does not fit the punishment. The crime was serious and harmful to the “United States Treasury?” The treasury is not a person! It is a Legal Fiction! It cannot be harmed by 37 million dallors debt!It cannot be harmed by a 37 billion dallor debt! Here is the moral of this story! You stupid fucker better file your taxes and pay them or else we will throw you in jail with real criminals! Does anyone else see the big picture. This is an slap in every americans face, white on black or mexican or what ever! If you do not pay the government, you will go to jail! The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces approximately 37 million dallors of currency a day! The US Mint has approximately 28 Billion dallors of coins in circulation. Go to the treasurys website and see! Are we just a filing away from becoming enemies of the state to be jailed? Thrown in Prison? Is this even America Any more?

BlowChow Bob
you can’t even spell DOLLAR. Go back to school

telemanque
America is and shall be as despicable and racist as long as this filthy nation can suck up all the resources and bully the rest of the world as well as its black and brown citizens. Mr. Snipes bs tax evasion charge is part of a long list of harassment of black entertainers in this country. I personally will rejoice when this country is brought to its knees financially. you gotta love Karma……
Frank Androski
Why does he get jail and pot-head Willie Nelson who owned the IRS $32 Million gets to be free.

Clark
oh please… the black man can’t get a fair shake, is that what you are saying…. maybe it’s you that should turn the TV off and open your eyes… after all, isn’t the President black!
BlowChow Bob
Because Willie had the money and paid them back. Snipes being a nig, spent all his money and can’t pay them, Thats why.

telemanque
….And for the idiots who think all is fair in the “homeland”….you will see Mr. Snipes is not the problem….the true problem is the ignorance of the American citizens which will get us all in grave trouble. Mr. Snipes tax woes is nothing compared to the fleecing of America by those who control both the democrat and republican parties. But, alas this is over the heads of you so called intelligent citizens who immerse yourselves into American Idol and Lebron James.2010 and you all got as much intelligence as medieval peasants. In a little while you will see again that this is nothing but another legal lynching. I dont think the black populace is going to put up with the continued demonization of members of its community. sick of your country because of the lies and bs double standards it perpetrates on not only its black and brown citizens but anyone whom they deem as an example or threat.
Clark
I have to pay taxes… and so do you. Why is it that the ones with the most feel that they have to pay the least, if anything….
http://bdpatty2@charter.net Bill Patty
We all know by now that hunkering up to President Obama could have gotten him a government job rather than a jail sentence. Look at the census takers who hunkered up to him. Look at the Attorney General tax situation. Course he could be better off in jail when the administration gets through levying new taxes, increasing old taxes, and cutting benefits for medicare/medicaid….who knows we may all want a stent where the government feeds us, clothes us, houses us and enterains us. Think about it.
http://yahoo.com ax
to all who hate blacks; suck an angry horse’s dick!! to all who hate whites; eat shit, fuck off and die!! to all who hate latinos; stuff a red pepper up your punk ass!!! to all who hate asians; you’re shit for brains!!! to all who hate native americans; inhale from a cyanide peace pipe!!
Ty
It is racist. Everyone who talks about Willie Nelson and Martha Stewart are right. The big difference is Snipes is a black man. Willie and Martha are white. They may not share the same ideas but they are white. Mr. Snipes is an actor who made it in this society. Maybe he made a mistake-so give him a few months like Martha or do nothing like they did for Willie. Let him pay back the money from his film work. No body wins by putting Snipes in jail and no one can say it is not racist. Same old story-white person goes before judge and walks away-black man goes before judge for same offense and goes to prison! Rotten system.
http://@yahoo.com Stephen cheney
Tell me why didn’t Mr Snipes just pay his tax bill ! and know because he,s going to jail for not paying them he,s a black man ,why hell lol i refused to pay N.Y. state 51. dollars and they said they would take my house away from me…….if they can take my house away from me then yes mr snipes its jail for you……just think of all the money your wasting on lawyers to get yourself out of this ,just maybe if you had payed them this might no be happening lol what do you think
Jeff Aquila
This is too harsh a sentence for Tax evasion, when in the first place the government steals from the citizens. Worst case, let him pay it off or work to pay it off. It is obvious he cannot earn money while sitting in a cell.
Jeff

Shut the fuck up
Shut the fuck up cracker, dont talk about canada, and get the fuck out of my country, vermin

http://Showbizspy Woodia_Woodia
By gosh…he is black. Well, I’ll be damned…another nigger in jail.
God Bless America and we have a bunch of wacked out Somalians in Canada that would fit the bill for prison sentences. They are raping our health and welfare system dry, that must be the “pirate genes” in them.
Do we really need Somalia? I mean really…can’t we just wipe it off the map. Nobobdy would miss it.
As for Wesley, be careful when picking up the bar of soap in the shower!!!! MF
http://no nathaniel
you old fox, let the star go
Dr George De Pyruvate
Why must they sentence Mr Blade. President Obama if u know wht is good 4u!! Intervane for Snipes freedom. Snipe must never go to jail.This is pure Recisim and a rape to the blacks. Please Free Mr blade.
Native son
click here..and take a moment to listen…
learn more about the 17th ammendment…it might make you
see why this is a trend..god Bless you all…
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173#docid=-3254488777215293198
juliano
GOD BLESS AMERICA.WE ARE IN THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.HOWEVER OUR LAWS ARE VERY OLD,THEY NEED TO BE CHANGED ,THEY NEED TO BE MODIFIED.I READ ABOUT MORE SERIOUS CRIMES COMMITED AND PEOPLE WALK AWY FREE GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE,HIS CRIME IS NOT IREVERIBLE.JULIANO
A mexican
Those Mexicans who work like dogs, do support their families and do pay sales tax, unlike the nigs who don’t work and don’t want to work and cant spell W-O-R-K are on section 8 and don’t pay shit. I say deport the section 8 nigs and tax the blacks who do work, just like the rest of us.

BlowChow Bob
What about the Mexicans who don’t work? Ya know the ones on food stamps, medicaid, section 8? The ones who can’t speak/read english?
They are bleeding the country dry….and no better than a nig
A mexican
The percentage of Mexicans vs percentage of nigs on welfare is really small. Rarely do you see a household of Mexicans where no ones has a job, But greatly do you see a household of nigs where NO ONE is working except on thieving and drug dealing and engaging in their favorite pastime; Playing the race card (like Wesley).

http://showbiz giova sniper
yo was up nigger?