openentrance – What’s Really Going OnWhat’s Really Going On

The US Attorney’s Office is working very, very hard to have Wesley Snipes in police custody. In April, Wesley was handed a 3 year sentence after being found guilty for failing to file his taxes over 5 years. Snipes is currently out on bail as his attorney’s work the appeal process to have the case overturned. Judge William Terrell Hodges ruled the ” court is persuaded by the history of the case and all of the attendant circumstances that the defendant poses no substantial risk of flight and does not constitute a danger of any kind if he remains at liberty pending appeal”.

Prosecutors are furious and have filed their own request to have Wesley surrender himself to police. Steve Cole, the spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, says, “We want him in custody. He’s been convicted by a jury. He has been sentenced to three years and he should be in custody.”

Chill out Steve Cole…you know the process. The system is what it is, especially in regards to white collar crimes. I am sure this appeal process will last for a while, Wesley may not see prison for another year or so, if ever. I still believe Snipes actions are very irresponsible and it is important to file taxes for the good of all people living in the US.