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Snipes Gets 3 Years in Prison

Judge gives actor maximum sentence in federal tax case

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 24, 2008 5:21 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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Snipes Gets 3 Years in Prison

Judge gives actor maximum sentence in federal tax case

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