Watch CBS News

Wesley Snipes released from prison, report says

Actor Wesley Snipes Given Ultimatum...Go to Prison or Go to Prison
Wesley Snipes AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

(CBS) - Actor and producer Wesley Snipes was released from prison this week, TMZ reports.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons reportedly confirmed to TMZ that Snipes was released on April 2 and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office where he will be placed under home confinement until July 19.

The 50-year-old Snipes was serving a three-year-sentence in Pennsylvania for failing to file his federal income tax returns. He began his sentence on Dec. 9, 2010.

Complete Coverage of Wesley Snipes on Crimesider

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.