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Al Sharpton Owes Thousands In Back Taxes

By Newsradio 88 Staff

Al Sharpton says he's no deadbeat.

But he admits he owes more than 100-thousand dollars in back taxes and penalties.

He says the taxes are being disputed, and he won't pay what he doesn't think is fair.

Sharpton's tax woes surfaced a day after he forced Ruth Messenger into a runoff election for the Democratic nomination for mayor.

In a telephone interview with the Daily News, Sharpton blamed politics for his tax woes--noting former Mayor Dinkins also had tax problems.