Hope continues to dwindle for Wesley Snipes, whose movie star currency has tumbled mightily since his 1990s action hero heights, and who now faces trial on his
October indictment for six years' worth of tax evasion. (What - you've never cried
"861 argument" to get out of paying the IRS?) Left with few options, the actor once again finds himself falling back on his trusty
Passenger 57 roulette-playing advice: "Always bet on black." From
The Smoking Gun:
In a motion to dismiss an eight-count indictment filed last October, Snipes argues that he is the victim of selective prosecution. Snipes points to the fact that his two "Caucasian" codefendants, Douglas Rosile and Eddie Kahn, have not been charged with failure to file tax returns...
Snipes, who was hit with six felonies for failing to file between 1999-2004, contends that the half-dozen counts were "impermissibly [sic] brought on the basis of Mr. Snipes' race" and should be "dismissed based on selective prosecution".
We doubt Snipes desperate attempt at stirring up some race-baiting controversy will win him much sympathy from the courts, as the actor has submitting a claim so incendiary and outlandish that not even Al Sharpton would touch it with a ten-foot megaphone. No, if it's hard jail time he's seeking to avoid, the actor should have chosen to instead go through legitimate celebrity justice avenues, and quietly plea-bargained for a reduced sentenced. (Which, of course, would ultimately be tossed after a couple of nights, with wardens patiently explaining about the hidden costs of keeping a high-profile prisoner such as Snipes, who could unleash his kick-ass, demi-vampire martial arts skills on the other inmates at any given moment.)
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Vicki
Posted June 11, 2007 12:17 PM
I say oh PLEASE! Why when people get into trouble they play the race card. I hate that. Be accountable. That is so wrong. I could say because I am Italian I am sterotyped. That I am a target. I never do that. Is Paris Hilton a target also? Whiners!
Sharon Blough
Posted June 11, 2007 1:01 PM
It's not about race, Wesley...we're all getting the shaft! Pay the bill!
nightowl
Posted June 11, 2007 1:24 PM
Tough Shit - Mr. Snipes. Not filing taxes is criminal. As they say - ignorance of the law is no excuse. It doesn't make a shit to me what color you are. You're just some asshole that thought he was getting over on the system. Get caught and oh me, poor soul, I'm Black. Welcome back down to ground "zero" - MOTHER- it was a good ride till the train wreck!! Fuck you- pay the dealer. It's just that simple.
Berry Jack
Posted June 11, 2007 1:34 PM
Why is it that everytime someone who is black weather they are famous or not always screams that it racism when they are caught commiting a crime? Why do these people like Jesse jackson and Louis Sheldon keep the race wars going? Through their own actions they are createing and deepening the divde that is there, and they expect the hole world to standup and feel sorry for them. Blacks are the most racist group of people on the planet and it is high time that they stop their whinning and start taking life like a man. and for your information I not -repeat- not white. White people is anther sad story themselfs.
mike
Posted June 11, 2007 1:38 PM
ASSHOLE YOU BROKE THE LAW THE LAW APPLIES TO EVERYONE!!!!! WHERE DO YOU GET OFF PLAYING THE RACE CARD HERE! WHEN ARE YOU PEOPLE GOING TO STOP BRINGING RACE INTO EVERYTHING!!!! YOU ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM THE LAW JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE BLACK YOU JERK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Posted June 11, 2007 1:39 PM
oh please not the race card again!!!westley get over yourself....you're not that important
bob s.
Posted June 11, 2007 1:50 PM
come on wesley...stop crying and pay your taxes, but before you do, get rid of your advisors. they are leading you down a wrong path...the race"game" doesn,t hold water anymore
Harry
Posted June 11, 2007 2:35 PM
Berry Jack.
You have made the most sense of anybody on this situation.
We all, black,white,yellow,tan and what ever colors there are are resposible for our own actions.
The sooner we all learn that the better off the whole world will be.
Just an American of Italian desent, nothing else but American first.
Joan
Posted June 11, 2007 10:00 PM
How many people realize that the taxes imposed by the IRS are illegal in the first place? Look it up. The IRS can’t even produce the law which says we have to pay!! Look up Ed & Elain Brown. That proposed tax law was NEVER ratified! Look it up. We have been lied to and scammed for decades and decades. Taxes and double taxation. If more people KNEW this and stood up for their rights, we would absolutely be able to get rid of this CORRUPT organization. This is nothing more than organized crime. Don’t believe me? Spend some time and do the RESEARCH! You’ll be surprised. It is TRUE.
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