Snipes Pleads Not Guilty

Actor Wesley Snipes pleaded "not guilty" today to charges of tax fraud, and was released on $1 million bail. The actor was indicted on federal charges two months ago, but did not return to the United States until last week. He had been out of the country filming a movie in Namibia.

Under terms of his bail, Snipes will be allowed to return to Namibia and finish the movie, but then must come back to the U.S. and surrender his passport.

"I look forward to clearing my name and resolving this issue posthaste," Snipes said, upon leaving the courthouse today.