Can Colton Harris-Moore and His Mother be Prevented from Profiting?
Colton Harris-Moore (AP) SEATTLE (CBS/AP) The story of American teen Colton Harris-Moore, known by police as the “Barefoot Bandit,” has all the makings of a Hollywood hit – a boy who allegedly goes on a crime spree, steals a few planes, crashes them – survives – stays a step ahead of the law, and enters a country illegally before he’s finally chased down by authorities and deported back to his native land. PICTURES: Barefoot Bandit on the Run Can you say “Summer Blockbuster”? But, if prosecutors have their way, neither Harris-Moore nor his mother will be reaping profits from any movie or book deal. Instead, they could try to have the 19-year-old and his mother agree to relinquish any profits from such business ventures. In exchange, Harris-Moore could avoid a long prison sentence. So, who would get paid from Harris-Moore’s story? The government may look to use the money to pay back his alleged victims. “Most victims in this case would not look kindly on either the defendant or his fami
