Prosecutors show evidence that Snipes hates the IRS

Prosecutors intend showing the jury writings from Snipes, proving he shared views of his co-accused and approved of their tactics

Written by Penny Sukhraj

The tax evasion and fraud trial of Hollywood actor Wesley Snipes has now turned up evidence indicating that the star could be a taxman hater.

Snipes' defence team have consistently tried to distance their client from his co-accused, two tax advisers Douglas Rosile and Eddie Kahn who persuaded the actor to not pay his taxes.

But prosecutors have started to show evidence which they say will show Snipes' hatred for the US Internal Revenue Service, WESH.com reported.

Prosecutors showed that Rosile and Kahn stood to make a six-figure cut from a fraudulent refund Snipes was claiming, according to a letter by Kahn expressing interest in working for Snipes in his 'anti-tax' cause.

Prosecutors also told the court that they intend to show further similar writings from Snipes proving he shared the views of his co-accused, approved of their tactics and willingly took part in a criminal conspiracy to avoid paying millions in taxes.

In defence of his client, Snipes' lawyer Robert Bernhoft said that the majority of the evidence had 'absolutely nothing to do with Wesley Snipes.'

Further reading:

Wesley Snipes trial becomes battle of paperwork

Bad Financial Advice Behind Wesley Snipes' Tax Woes, Lawyer Argues

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