Seven cough to copying Star Wars DVD

Revenge of the MPAA
By John Leyden
Published Friday 27th January 2006 14:25 GMT

The loan of an illicitly obtained pre-release copy of Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith has left seven friends each facing up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $100,000 (£56,000). Albert Valente, 28, took a copy of the final Star Wars film from the Los Angeles post-production facility where he worked last May, a week before its theatrical release.

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