Homophobic Born Again Stephen Baldwin Avoided Jail on Plea Bargain

Stephen Baldwin is the younger brother of 30 Rock star, Alec

Ordinarily I would not post anything about this Stephen. I understand that the Baldwin’s, All of them have issues. Wether is anger, confusion or not being able to tell which way is up.  But unlike his brothers that either  keep quiet or are supportive: Stephen has said things that I consider offensive to a gay person and has attributed it to his being born again. Which means his past involvement with gays, which he knows well! most’ve been a wet dream. So When I see him avoiding jail in something that most gays do particularly married ones without getting any benefits for it,  which is paying taxes. I get hot under the collar. I understand he does not make a lot in comparison to others in his profession but makes more than the average american. I see him not paying his taxes? Well I root for him getting to know another bubba in jail, probably the one he was messing around with in the streets of L.A. So He is not going to jail but at least I get to print that he is a scumbag and tax beater, again something he knows well.
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Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin has avoided a jail sentence after admitting income tax evasion.

In Rockland County Court, Mr Baldwin admitted failing to pay New York state income taxes for 2008, 2009 and 2010.

A plea bargain was reached to enable The Usual Suspects star's record to be wiped clean if he pays back $300,000 (£197,000) within a year.

Failure to pay within that time will result in a five-year sentence of probation.

Such a sentence would require him to complete five years under supervision and following certain conditions.

The full repayment would be expected to be made during that probation period.

Mr Baldwin's total bill including taxes, interest and penalties is $400,000 (£263,000) but state Supreme Court Justice Charles Apotheker said $100,000 (£65,765) had already been paid.

The 46-year-old actor said he never intended to avoid paying taxes and got into trouble by trusting others.

Born-again Christian

"Unfortunately, I got some really bad suggestions and advice ... from lawyers and accountants," he said outside court.

"I just look forward to getting the $300,000 paid in the next year," he said.

The actor is the youngest brother of the Baldwin acting dynasty which includes Alec, William and Daniel.

Married with two daughters, he became a born-again Christian following the terror attacks on 11 September 2001.

His early career included roles in acclaimed films such as Last Exit to Brooklyn and Born on the Fourth of July.

More recently he has appeared in a number of TV reality shows including the US version of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2009 and Britain's Celebrity Big Brother in 2010.

He is currently appearing in All-Star Celebrity Apprentice and also co-hosts a US radio show with conservative pundit Kevin McCullough.
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