In addition to Lovelady, Americans Gordon Lee Rowan and Frederick Buttaccio also died.

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On May 10, 2012, Lovelady pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement in the Eastern District of Virginia.

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The deceased Americans were identified as Victor Lynn Lovelady and Gordon Lee Rowan, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

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