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I Owe, I Owe: Wesley Snipes Turns Self In

Wesley Snipes surrendered to police on income-tax evasion charges early on Friday at Orlando International Airport. The actor — who was reportedly in Namibia filming a horror movie called Gallowwalker — is due to appear in court this afternoon, where he could face 16 years in prison if convicted on charges of illegally claiming tax refunds of almost $12 million, and neglecting to file income-tax returns from 1999 through 2004. For more, see Reuters.UPDATE: Per the AP, Snipes, released on $1 million bond after pleading not guilty to the charges, said after the Friday hearing, "I look forward to clearing my name and resolving this issue posthaste."

Matt Mitovich
Wesley Snipes surrendered to police on income-tax evasion charges early on Friday at Orlando International Airport. The actor - who was reportedly in Namibia filming a horror movie called Gallowwalker - is due to appear in court this afternoon, where he could face 16 years in prison if convicted on charges of illegally claiming tax refunds of almost $12 million, and neglecting to file income-tax returns from 1999 through 2004. For more, see Reuters. UPDATE: Per the AP, Snipes, released on $1 million bond after pleading not guilty to the charges, said after the Friday hearing, "I look forward to clearing my name and resolving this issue posthaste."