Will Wesley Pay?
The government is asking the judge to make Wesley Snipes pay for the “cost of prosecution” in the tax evasion case that resulted in Snipes’ conviction on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a federal tax returns and possibly 36 months in federal prison, pending the outcome of an appeal.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the total bill is $217, 363. Of that, $193,716.98 is purportedly for scanning, printing and numbering documents found in 260 boxes of documents; $21,052.19 for witnesses; $2,456.40 for transcripts; and $138.18 for making certified color copies of trial exhibits.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Although this seems like a lot of money, it’s not entirely unreasonable. Unfortunately, the cost of litigation is extremely high. To review 260 boxes of documents takes mucho human power and time, which costs money.
Popsquire prediction…
The judge likely will grant the prosecution’s request for payment of fees, but the amount probably will be reduced. Judges often “split the baby,” meaning that neither side gets what it wants.
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