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Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison
Wesley Snipes sentenced to three years in prison
The Hollywood actor – who owed $2.8 million in unreturned tax bills from
1999 to 2001 – was condemned by Judge William Terrell Hodges for exhibiting
a "history of contempt over a period of time" for US tax laws.
Snipes, 45, apologized for his "costly mistakes" and blamed his failure to
pay on his lack of education.
Speaking at the court in Ocala, Florida, Snipes said: "I am an idealistic,
naive, passionate, truth-seeking, spiritually motivated artist, unschooled
in the science of law and finance.
"I am well-intentioned, but miseducated".
During the hearing, Snipes’ lawyers offered letters from the star’s family
members and friends – including Hollywood actors Denzel Washington and Woody
Harrelson – speaking about his good character.
They had recommended Snipes be given home detention because he had no
previous criminal record.
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