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Wesley Snipes got some of his famous buddies to write letters to the judge who is sentencing him for tax fraud, asking for mercy.
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Noted pothead Woody Harrelson wrote about racism. Going well off-track, Woody recounted how he was shooting "Wildcats" and that he and Goldie Hawn were the only Caucasians on the production team. Harrelson said a few of the folks were fans of Louis Farrakhan. Woody wrote, "It was the first time I experienced racism toward me."

Denzel Washington says that Wes is like "a tree -- a mighty oak." What the hell does he mean by that, and how's it gonna keep Wesley out of the Big House?

Then there's Judge Greg Mathis, who says: "Unfortunately, it was his honest nature that forced him into these legalities" and "I can say from my personal experience as a Judge that people are always trying to manipulate and defraud people with a high profile status."

And Judge Joe Brown, who says Wesley is "one of those rare individuals possessed of an extremely developed social conscience."

Snipes faces three years in prison. Sentencing is set for tomorrow. Good luck, dude.

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16. So, what does NOT PAYING YOUR TAXES have to do with race??????
Sheesh...

Posted at 6:45PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Seattlite

17. Bluesdog has a point. Since Snipes was greedy/being charged with tax fraud to begin with I think Snipes would feel a big blow to pocketbook more than jail time. The fact that he is playing the race card should get him fined even more. Your a grown man take responsibility for what you did! Im embarrassed for him!

Posted at 6:52PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Kim

18. noitall....racist much?

Posted at 6:59PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by 2 hrs 1 minute till shows starts where Leona sings!!

19. If he has enough money to have call centers call people about racial views, he has enough money to pay his taxes.

Once again, an African American is using the race card to get out of personal responsibility and wrongdoing. It is a shame because it makes real racist claims less credible because the accusation is overused.

Posted at 7:09PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by ridic

20. Even well known actors with White friends and honest "natures," who stand like mighty oak trees with nuggets of social consciousness as their acorns... cheat on their taxes. And if I'm not mistaken, that's what he is in trouble for, not his character... per se.

Posted at 7:23PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Angiebaby

21. These people make millions,and still can not afford to pay taxes, or even child support?
WTF send his Black ass to jail like the rest of them for a very long time,and why is Woody,and others wasting their time on writting letters to the court? about Snipes he isn;t even a celeb anymore at least I don't consider him one when was the last time he did a movie? his only blockbuster victory was Blade.

NEXT!

Posted at 7:35PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by englishchick

22. WESLEY SNIPES DID NOT PAY THE IRS?

WELL, I AM SURE EVERYONE HERE PAYS THEIRS, AND WE ARE ALL WONDERFUL PEOPLE.

Posted at 7:57PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Fanny Steinburg

23. Wesley needs to stop crying and "man up" and pay his fair share just like the rest of us non-celebs.

Posted at 7:54PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by KittyKittyBangBang

24. Gotta catch them all.. Idiots for bringing attention to themselves as friends of a tax evader! Haha

Posted at 8:08PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Pickleloaf

25. I just read through the character references sent to the judge in the Snipes case. Two people referred to Snipes as "Dr. Snipes." I looked it up - apparently the, um, good doctor, got an honorary degree from New York State University.

I bought my cat a PhD online. The diploma is proudly displayed over Dr. Bill The Cat's litter box. I love him, but the truth is that he's never been very bright. The diploma didn't change that. I get the feeling that Wesley Snipes' honorary doctorate in humanities and fine arts makes him only slightly more of a 'doctor' than Bill The Cat.

Posted at 8:17PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by liz

26. This idiot tried to scam the rest of us American citizens who pay our taxes honestly. Throw the damn book at him.

Posted at 10:56PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Hyde

27. why did judge job brown call snipes, "Dr. Snipes". Does he have a PhD or a medical degree?

Posted at 11:23PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Goose

28. Duh my team sucks

Posted at 12:09AM on Apr 24th 2008 by BaseballJunkie

29. Yeah, it's best to watch out for those noted Pot Heads... I sure
wouldn't want a letter to my sentencing judge from a famous pot head
actor.....

just remember this is a prime example of the "Legal System" not the justice system... There was no IRS in the 1920's

Posted at 12:49AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Raw420

30. best of luck to u my man

Posted at 3:47AM on Apr 24th 2008 by Nick

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