Wesley Snipes v. IRS

[jaqeboy]

Snipes Acquitted of Tax Fraud

Friday February 1, 4:45 pm ET
By Travis Reed, Associated Press Writer
Actor Wesley Snipes Acquitted of Tax Fraud, but Convicted of Failing to File a Tax Return

OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- Action star Wesley Snipes was found not guilty of federal tax-fraud and conspiracy charges Friday, but was convicted on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return.

article: http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080201/snipes_tax_trial.html?.v=1

[kola]

he couldn't  buy himself some better lawyers? It could have been big.REAL big. he went "chickenshit" IMO.

maybe Johnny Cochrane and the Dream team?

oh wait JC is dead..and Shapiro is still shitin his pants over OJ's lies.

well, I am sure Snipes will still live a good life.

Kola

[dalebert]

New toon is up... finally.

http://anarchyinyourhead.com/2008/02/02/irs-versus-blade/

[coffeeseven]

New toon is up... finally.

http://anarchyinyourhead.com/2008/02/02/irs-versus-blade/

Now THAT's funny. Good job dude.

[les nessman]

   I just heard the news on Wesley, and Dalebert, excellent new post on anarchy in your head.     Bloodsuckers! 

   

[Tom Sawyer]

Dugg 

[Lloyd Danforth]

Ditto Dugg

[coffeeseven]

From Tommy Cryer at http://www.truthattack.org:

HONOLULU, HI—The news came through right on the heels of the Snipes verdict and did not garner the attention that partial conviction received, but it's all good news from Hawaii.  Lucky Bennett, accused of conspiracy and tax evasion walked out of the courtroom after a trial that was on and off since it started on January 8, 2008, leaving as innocent has he had entered.  Unlike the Snipes case, Bennett took the stand and explained how he came to discover that the income tax had no application to him and Larry Becraft delivered a brilliant closing, pointing out that the only evidence of Bennett's belief at the time of the "crime" was Bennett's testimony.

          Larry argued to the jury that the government has the burden to prove Bennett's belief and intentions as of April 15 of each year for which he was charged, that proof required evidence.  Holding his hands out like a scale he demonstrated that the government must shift the scale all the way over, not just tip it—beyond any reasonable doubt.  He pointed out that Lucky gave his sworn testimony as to what he believed as of those April 15's—the scales move to his side.  But what evidence has the government shown you about Lucky's beliefs or intent on those dates?  Still holding his "scales" out, "Did you see it move?  I didn't see it move."

          Obviously, some of the jury understood that.  From one who has been in this system for nearly four decades it is almost impossible to convince a jury that firmly believes the earth is flat that anyone who says otherwise truly believes that it is round.  A hung jury is a monumental achievement.  It is a loss by the government, who walks away empty handed, no head to display on its lance.

          Whether the government will take a second shot at Bennett remains to be seen, but although they could not tip the scales they have tipped their hands, and that means Lucky Bennett knows what they have up their sleeves and will be even better prepared and able to mount his defense.

          Well done, Lucky!  Well done, Larry!

[Pat McCotter]

Snipes not guilty on felony charges, convicted on 3 misdemeanors

[John Edward Mercier]

Not exactly what happened to Snipes...
More like ain't gonna file... gonna plead to three misdemeanors and pay with interest.
Seems Blade's moral convictions only run so deep.

[kola]

the mob will still get their money.

[KBCraig]

Not exactly what happened to Snipes...
More like ain't gonna file... gonna plead to three misdemeanors and pay with interest.
Seems Blade's moral convictions only run so deep.

What are you babbling about? He didn't plead to anything: he was convicted of three misdemeanors (out of six), and acquitted of two felonies.

[John Edward Mercier]

Then he should have refused to pay.

[KBCraig]

Then he should have refused to pay.

More babbling. He was just convicted 5 days ago. A date for sentencing hasn't even been set, much less sentence imposed in order for him to "refuse".

[John Edward Mercier]

www.mania.com/52673.html