Tax Evader: Rev. Al Sharpton Owes $1.5 Million in Back Taxes

Apparently the Rev. Al Sharpton hasn't yet heard the part that says "..render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's." Earlier, Sharpton, a firm Barack Obama supporter, threatened lawsuits over the Democratic party's handling of Michigan and Florida delegates. The question now is; who'll pay for those court costs?







This isn't the first time Sharpton has been in trouble over his finances. His non-profit, National Action Network, has previously been under federal investigation for handling of funds, including donated monies.

One of Sharpton's staffers complained because federal agents came to her home and knocked on her door, asking to speak to her. In the tax evasion scandal, Sharpton is following his usual line: he's being picked on because he's an activist.

Video: El Paso TV Trucks Caught Drag Racing

You could call this stupid and stupider. But is this a firing offense? The two TV stations involved have a split decision on that.

Crews from KDBC-TV (CBS and KVIA (ABC) were covering a news story at a legal El Paso, TX drag strip. After encouragement from the crowd, photographers Charlie Bernal of KDBC and Richie Zamora of KVIA waddled the ungainly trucks down the drag strip. Part-time KVIA anchor Rick Cabrera cheered them on, as did the laughing crowd.

Bernal, who said he's not sorry, but wouldn't do it again, got fired. The other two participants face disciplinary action, but won't lose their jobs, according to management at both stations.

Ironically, KDBC had just won second-place honors for "best station photojournalism" from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters. The awards were announced March 10.