Background
A well-known actor who has appeared in some popular movies, including New Jack City, Jungle Fever, Demolition Man, Rising Sun, Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity.
Theories Advocated/Promoted
Allegedly filed refund claims, and failed to file tax returns (despite an annual income in the millions) in reliance of the section 861 argument.
Books, Web Sites, Videos, and Organizations
None known to be created or supported by Snipes for the purpose of promoting any tax theories.
Court Actions
Snipes was indicted on 4/5/2006 on eight criminal counts, including willful failure to file tax returns, filing false claims against the United States, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. The jury found him not guilty of the false claims and conspiracy charges and three of the six counts of willful failure to file tax returns, but guilty of three counts of willful failure to file. United State v. Wesley Trent Snipes et al., No. 5:06-cr-00022-WTH-GRJ-1 (U.S.D.C. M.D. Fl. 2/1/2008). On 4/24/2008, Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison, the maximum sentence.
Students/Disciples/Associates
Allegedly relied on the advice of Eddie Kahn and Douglas Rosile, both of whom are co-defendants in the criminal trial described above, and both of whom were convicted of the felonies of false claims and conspiracy for which Snipes was acquitted.
Other Resources
See The Snipes Trial website for additional information.
