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Wesley Snipes: Was He Punished for Being Famous?

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 28, 2008
The tax rebates are going out today for those who paid Uncle Sam. But actor Wesley Snipes won’t get one. He was acquitted of tax fraud, but convicted of failing to file federal tax returns for 3 years running. Also tonight, the shark warnings have been taken down after Friday’s attack off San Diego.
The tax rebates are going out today for those who paid Uncle Sam. But actor Wesley Snipes won’t get one. He was acquitted of tax fraud, but convicted of failing to file federal tax returns for 3 years running. Also tonight, the shark warnings have been taken down after Friday’s attack off San Diego.

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Is It Safe to Go Back in the Water?

After last Friday’s fatal shark attack off Solana Beach in San Diego County, 17 miles of beach were posted with shark warnings. The shark hasn’t been seen again, and...

Wesley Snipes: Punished for Being Famous?

In February, actor Wesley Snipes was acquitted of tax fraud and conspiracy, but convicted of failing to file federal tax returns for three years in a row. Those were...

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Warren Olney

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Karen Radziner, Frances Anderton

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