40+ Celebrities Who Disobeyed The Law And Ended Up In Jail

Published on 02/08/2022
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Michael Jace

Michael Jace was best known for his role in The Shield, a crime drama on FX. In real life, however, Jace was sentenced to life in prison in 2016 for a particularly heinous crime. After admitting to the murder of his wife, April, in a 9-1-1 call, the actor was convicted.

Michael Jace

Michael Jace

It was revealed that he eventually murdered his wife because she had requested a divorce. Jace was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison as a result of his actions.

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Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes is a well-known actor whose iconic roles in films like White Men Can’t Jump and the Blade trilogy have been recognized by nearly everyone. When he was arrested in 2006, he had to deal with a real-life crisis.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

This arrest was made on suspicion of tax evasion and even filing false tax refund claims. According to the government, the actor failed to file taxes between 1999 and 2004. He was sentenced to three years in prison as a result, and he was released in 2013.

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