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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
5B
Conceptis SudoKu
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4/25
Answer to previous puzzle
Difficulty Level ★★★★
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Difficulty Level ★★★ 4/24
Charlie Hoogner
CHICKEN STRIP
THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO
Max Rinkel
CRIME
Snipes sentenced to prison
Actor owed $2.7 million in taxes, receives maximum penalty
BY TRAVIS REED
ASSOCIATED PRESS
OCALA, Fla. — Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison on tax charges Thursday, a victory for prosecutors who sought to make an example of the action star by aggressively pursuing the maximum penalty.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wesley Sipes, right, enters federal court with his attorneys, where he is to be sentenced for willful failure to file a tax return at the U.S. Federal Courthouse Thursday in Ocala, Fl.,.
Snipes' lawyers had spent much of the day in court offering dozens of letters from family members, friends — even fellow actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington
— attesting to the good character of the "Blade" star and asking for leniency. They argued he should get only probation because his three convictions were all misdemeanors and the actor had no previous criminal record.
But U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges said Snipes exhibited a "history of contempt over a period of time" for U.S. tax laws, and granted prosecutors the three year sentence they requested -- one year for each of Snipes' convictions of willfully failing to file a tax return.
"In my mind these are serious crimes, albeit misdemeanors," Hodges said.
Snipes apologized while reading from a written statement for his "costly mistakes," but never mentioned the word taxes.
"I am an idealistic, naive, passionate, truth-seeking, spiritually motivated artist, unschooled in the
science of law and finance" Snipes said.
Snipe said his wealth and celebrity attracted "wolves and jackals like flies are attracted to meat." He called himself "well-intentioned but miseducated."
Snipes was the highest-profile criminal tax target in years, and prosecutors called for a heavy sentence to deter others from trying to obstruct the IRS. The government alleged Snipes made at least $13.8 million for the years in question and owed $2.7 million in back taxes.
Snipes remains free and will be notified when they are to surrender to authorities.
Snipes was acquitted in February of five additional charges, including felony tax fraud and conspiracy.
Criminal tax prosecutions are relatively rare — usually the cases are handled in civil court, where the government has a lower burden of proof. Prosecutors said Snipe's case was important to send a message to would-be tax protesters not to test the government.
ENTERTAINMENT
HOROSCOPES
Today is a 6 Your job is particularly difficult now. You're being asked to do something you don't want to do at all. Show your maturity by complying gracefully.
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
today is an 8
You're starting to get interested in finding out what else there is. Your present state of satisfaction gives you a good basis for further exploration.
Don't start out yet, but do make plans.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6.
Today is a 6
As you're making up your shopping lists and figuring out what you need, also find another way to bring new money in. It's more fun than doing without.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7
Talk over your dilemma with a person who understands. You'll get further with the support of those who see what things your way. They'll give you good ideas.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
A big job has got your attention, and your imagination. This will be a working weekend, to create magnificent things.
Reconnect with somebody you love and keep the dream alive. If you don't already have travel plans, start putting some together. You need more fun time.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
A fascinating conversation interferes with chores. You're having a wonderful time, but you may have to play catch-up later. Take care.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
Not a good time to gamble. Financial situation erratic. Don't even go shopping if you can avoid it. Hide your credit cards from yourself.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Today is an 8
A person who's been hard to convince is starting to soften up. Try again. Even if you don't totally succeed,you will make points.
The stack of stuff you've been putting off seems to have grown in your absence. You're going to have to deal with it. No more procrastination.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Today is a 6
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
A get-together with friends does wonders to alleviate your stress. Don't overdo it, however. Don't spend more than you can afford.
ACROSS
ACROSS
1 Profundity
6 Performance
9 The girl
12 Ostentacious setup
13 "Wham!"
14 Actor Cruise
15 Impoverished
16 Saw
18 Released, as anger
20 Facility
21 "— my brother's keeper?"
23 "Eureka!"
24 Passenger
25 Dilbert's place
27 Welles or Bean
29 Summer ermines
31 Reservation residence
35 Frail
37 Sketch
38 Tweak
41 TV lawyer Stone
43 Raw rock
44 Pastime for Prince Charles
45 "I, Robot" author
47 Furnish
49 Take as one's own
52 Falsehood
53 Russian spacecraft
54 Nubs
55 Ar follower
56 Vanna's cohort
57 Available
DOWN
1 Light application
2 Blunder
3 Condi tional stipulation
4 Seize
5 Zoo howler
6 Show up
7 String
8 Seesaw quorum
9 Place
10 Basketball challenge game
11 Fireplace tidbit
17 Having vessels, like a leaf
19 “— Were the Days”
21 Billboards
22 Encountered
Solution time: 25 mins.
24 Sturgeon eggs
26 Chess master Anatoli
28 Old writing implements
30 Asian holiday
32 University officer
33 Listener
34 Ram's fan?
36 Abandon
38 Tell target
39 Day at the movies?
40 Fugard's "A Lesson From —"
Yesterday's answer 4-25
42 Adult insect
45 Sarah McLachlan song
46 Valhalla VIP
48 Urchin
50 Bake sale org.
51 Recipe meas.
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Y S Q  C R ' Y  R A R - U J A T A H C P L
Yesterday's  Cryptoquip:  KIDS'  TUNE
CONCERNING A GIRL WHO WAS EATING A TASTY
MOLLUSK: "MARY HAD A LITTLE CLAM."
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: R equals T
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: R equals T