Court: Man illegally copied 150 films

He faces a five-year prison sentence

Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 3:42 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 3:39 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) - An Oklahoma man faces up to five years in prison for the unlawful copying of more than 150 films while he worked at a movie store in Dallas.

Prosecutors said Robert Campbell Jr., 26, of Tulsa pleaded guilty on Wednesday to copyright infringement and aiding and abetting.

With no sentencing date set, Campbell remains free on a personal recognizance bond. He also could be fined $250,000 and required to make restitution.

In Feb. 2008, the FBI raided a store called Movies and CDs.

Prosecutors said Campbell unlawfully burned copies of movies, while customers waited, charging $5 per DVD.

Campbell admitted pirating at least 151 movies, including recently released films such as "Beowolf," "27 Dresses" and "Mad Money."

The store owner faces trial in March on similar charges.

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