Alleged Film Pirate Is Indicted Over Escape
Accused film pirate Johnny Ray Gasca was indicted on federal charges for allegedly fleeing from the custody of his lawyer in January 2004.
Gasca, who authorities allege sold films he taped with a camcorder at movie previews, was arrested this month after being on the lam for more than a year.
Gasca allegedly fled as he was about to face felony charges of copyright infringement, witness retaliation, interstate communication of a threat and possession of false identification.
The new charge carries a maximum five-year sentence.
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Lorenza Munoz
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