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Wesley Snipes Facing Jail Time

Posted Dec 15th 2007 7:55AM by TMZ Staff

The action star who was once in high demand could be facing some time in the slammer for 8 counts of tax fraud, as reported in Entertainment Weekly. Snipes says the way his real life drama has played out creates the illusion that he is "irresponsible, dangerous, guilty ... an evil dude."

Continuing to blame everyone else for his failures, instead of himself, Snipe says the reason his last "Blade" film was such a flop was because he was treated like "hired help" and the victim of "systematic racism." Snipes' trial is set to begin next month, and he can face up to 16-years in jail. Too bad Snipes isn't the one writing his scripts now.

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31.

Wesley Snipes may very well be prosecuted, but I seriously doubt that he will do any time. Maybe probation.

Marc Anthony had, what?, to or three indictments for tax fraud/evasion and it just *poof* went away.

And he's not the only "celeb", either.

Snoop Dogg has been in front of the court more than once on weapons and illegal substances. He's ALREADY on federal probation. Any weapons charges should have AUTOMATICALLY put his butt in prison to serve the remainder of his sentence. If it were anyone else, it would have.

If it were you or me, we'd end up wearing orange for a few years and our lives and the lives of our families would be ruined. It is as though the justice system says that "celebs" lives are more worthy than the common man, therefore, they should not be inconvenienced. Their movies, or records, or magazine photo shoots are NOT more important and they should not be given a different set of rules under our legal system.

"Justice" should not be based on a sliding scale of celebrity or fame.

Posted at 12:19PM on Dec 15th 2007 by OCD

32. Just what kind of influence could these babies have????? ROFLMAO

Posted at 3:41PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rik

33. Oops. Wrong story. Poor Wesley.

Posted at 3:42PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rik

34. Not the wrong story. I got confused there for a sec. lol

Posted at 3:43PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Rik

35. Wesley = Typical Black Male. Playing everyone else for his problems.

Posted at 4:52PM on Dec 15th 2007 by MoreThanOverrated

36. I men Blaming not Playing.

Posted at 4:53PM on Dec 15th 2007 by MoreThanOverrated

37. Typing to fast Mean not Men. LOL

Posted at 4:54PM on Dec 15th 2007 by MoreThanOverrated

38. Wesley Snipes is doing himself and others a disservice by blaming his situation on racism. He needs to sit down and shut the hell up and work this out with some level of class. The more obnoxious he is, the less sympathy they are going to have on him.

Posted at 7:56PM on Dec 15th 2007 by atlantalibragirl

39. Oh Hell, Wesley Snipes is full of crap. Racism my ass. Studios don't care if an actor is PURPLE (look at Barney) if they can make the studio money. You don't hear Denzel, Lawrence Fishburne or Forrest Whitaker squawking racism. Snipes was hugely bankable and has only himself to blame for the mess he's in now. Should've paid your taxes like the rest of us, Dumbass.

Posted at 8:44PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Hyde

40. What Brit fails to realize is that people would understand and probably have more respect for her if she came out and said something to the effect that she was going to get some treatment and get her life back together and until then, Kevin would retain full custody of the boys. I just don't understand why the judge has not ordered her into some kind of treatment already.

And, Kevin may not have a full-time job, but he is allegedly being paid $100,000 to host a New Year's Eve party in, I believe, Miami. He picks up odd jobs here and there. I have a lot of respect for him not being a dead beat dad.

Also, where did someone read that Angie said Shiloh was an "outcast"? I have never read that. I do recall, when Shiloh was just an infant, that Angie JOKINGLY referred to her as a "blob" suggesting that at this age she didn't do much but sleep and eat. Plus, I am not sure she is much of a "baby person." I think she likes them better when they are up and around and can interact.

Posted at 3:27AM on Dec 16th 2007 by Dottie

41. "systematic racism." .... Ooookaay... At what point will he be willing to face his own responsiblity for his life?
Thinking like that is what makes him a "celebrity" sized loser. Get real Wesley.

Posted at 5:25AM on Dec 16th 2007 by Sandy

42. WELL, I'M NOT SURPRISED, EVEN FOR SNIPES TO USE THE RACE CARD!! THAT MEANS I AM THROUGH SUPPORTING YO' HOLLYWOOD AZZ!!! THEY CAN PUT YO' IN THERE WITH OJ SIMPSON AND MICHAEL VICK, AS IT APPEARS THE BRO'S THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW!!! MIGHT AS WELL BE BACK IN YO' HOMELAND!!

Posted at 11:52PM on Dec 16th 2007 by Annie get your gun...

43. Wes, Wes, Wes, WHEN will ever NOT be a victim!!?? Not to mention a HUGE baby. I think you are running out of excuses.
EVERYONE has to pay taxes. Why are you so special? You tried to rip off the Government and got caught. Simple as that.

STOP talking smack about race. I don't care if your hot pink, pay up! Just reading an article about your situation gives me a
headache! Your so full of it.

Posted at 12:08PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Large break needed here

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