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Inevitable Barefoot Bandit Movie No Longer Part of Plea Deal

Jeff Neumann · 06/09/11 02:04AM

20-year-old Colton Harris-Moore, the "Barefoot Bandit" who became famous for stealing airplanes, boats and other rich people toys while shoeless, has been sitting in jail since his arrest in the Bahamas last July. The Bandit is a prime suspect in over 70 crimes. Originally a plea deal was being hashed out that would give all proceeds from book or movie deals to his victims and their insurance companies. But one of the Bandit's lawyers, John Henry Browne says prosecutors are no longer into the idea. Speaking to the AP, Browne said:

Paltry Payout for 'Barefoot Bandit' Snitches

Jeff Neumann · 03/17/11 04:36AM

It seems so long ago that America was enthralled with the misadventures of 19-year-old Colton Harris-Moore, the "Barefoot Bandit" who became famous for stealing airplanes, boats and cars — many times without wearing any shoes. But the public eventually turned on him, and he was arrested in the Bahamas last summer shortly after ditching a stolen airplane on Great Abaco Island.