The 20-year-old “Barefoot Bandit,” whose daring two-year run from the law in stolen boats, cars and planes earned him international notoriety, pleaded not guilty to a new indictment in federal court Thursday, even as his attorney indicated a deal with the government to resolve the case is nearly complete.
Lawyers from both sides expected to have a plea deal complete by the end of last month. But they are primarily hung up on whether Harris-Moore will be allowed to participate in book or movie deals, with all proceeds being used to repay victims.
Prosecutors are reluctant to allow Harris-Moore the opportunityt to get any more publicity.
His lawyer, of coure, is all for exploitation of the crimes. The proceeds from a book or movie deal is probably how the lawyer will get paid.
