Snipes Shows Fangs via Tax Fraud

Reuters is reporting that actor Wesley Snipes has been charged with tax fraud. According to the report, Mr. Snipes illegally claimed refunds of over $12 million. Apparently, Snipes was involved with two other men in a tax scheme where they conspired to claim said refunds under the guise of 2 for-profit commercial enterpises. As of Tuesday afternoon, Snipes' whereabouts were unknown.

It never ceases to amaze me when SUCCESSFUL celebrites get all caught up in obviously inane and retarded lawbreaking schemes. Sure, I can understand it when some rather obscure director amuses himself by being a prostitute, or a former chart-topping singer gets pulled over for speeding and is caught with narcotics--but this guy is NOT a has been! It's not like we're talking about Topdd Bridges here--this is Wesley Snipes! For crying out loud, Wesley, what the hell were you thinking? You made $13 million for Blade 3 alone--what in God's name do you need to extort the U.S. Government of $12 over 6 years for?

True, it's not like he got caught calling cops "sugartits," but this certainly comprimises his credibility. Ok, well maybe "Blade 3" did that already, but this definitely doesn't help matters. Why do I have the sinking feeling his next gig is going to be skin product infomercials and/or autograph events with Pete Rose?