A man convicted of sneaking camcorders into movie screenings and selling the pirated tapes in video stores was sentenced to seven years in federal prison last week. Johnny Ray Gasca was convicted in June 2005 of three counts of copyright infringement as well as using a fake Social Security number and of an escape charge for fleeing his attorney's custody while awaiting trial. He gained notoriety as the first person to be charged in a federal crackdown on video piracy.
December 05, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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A man convicted of sneaking camcorders into movie screenings and selling the pirated tapes in video stores was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday.
“It is hoped the sentence will deter further unlawful conduct and protect the public,” said U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson.
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