Federal prosecutors in Alexandria are demanding that a convicted Internet pirate be sent to prison immediately after she went on Facebook to criticize the government’s case and enlist public support.
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Hana Beshara, 30, known as “Queen Phara,” was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for her role in running the NinjaVideo website that helped illegally download millions of pirated movies and TV shows.
After her conviction, she posted photos of herself, saying, “I’m attractive” and “will use every single tool at my disposal.” She is seeking media interviews and is asking fans to contact men’s magazines like FHM and Maxim to promote her cause.
Beshara’s lawyer said his client is entitled to speak about her unhappiness with her case.
— Scott McCabe
