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Snipes Gets 3 Years in Prison

Judge gives actor maximum sentence in federal tax case

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(Newser) – A Florida judge today sentenced Wesley Snipes to the maximum 3 years in federal prison for failing to file his taxes, WESH-TV of Orlando reports. Snipes received no fine, though he could have been hit for $5 million. During sentencing, the judge noted the actor's long history of ignoring tax laws. He said that Snipes will be notified when to report to prison and that he would try to place him in one near his New Jersey home.

Wesley Snipes, right, waves as he enters federal court with his attorneys Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Ocala, Fla.
Wesley Snipes, right, waves as he enters federal court with his attorneys Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Ocala, Fla.   (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Wesley Snipes leaves the U.S. federal courthouse in Ocala, Fla. Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.
Wesley Snipes leaves the U.S. federal courthouse in Ocala, Fla. Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.   (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
Wesley Snipes, right, enters federal court with his attorneys Thursday.
Wesley Snipes, right, enters federal court with his attorneys Thursday.   (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, Wesley Snipes arrives at the 80th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, Wesley Snipes arrives at the 80th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)
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