Wesley Snipe's Tax-Shirking Trial Begins

AP:

Wesley Snipes made millions playing a half-man, half-vampire in the "Blade" trilogy, but believed he didn't have to pay any federal income taxes, according to prosecutors.

The 45-year-old action star, who faces a trial Monday on tax fraud and conspiracy charges, claims he was a victim of unscrupulous advice and didn't know he was doing anything illegal.

"He was completely innocent and he acted in good faith -- not with any bad purpose or criminal intent to deceive or defraud the (Internal Revenue Service) at all," defense attorney Robert Barnes said.

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[WIpatriot]

"Your Honor, I plead stupidity."

[ImpeachmentNOW]

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Great news. Let's put this tax cheat in jail along with his "brother" tax cheat, racist hate-monger "Tawana Brawley" Sharpton. Hopefully, Al will share a cell with Nifong, his partner in trying to lynch the innocent Duke Lacrosse players.

Justice at last.
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