Aired Thursday July 11, 11:00pm - 12:00amon Pick

Banged up Abroad

Series 4 Episode 4: Sao Paulo Death Trap

In 1993 Brendan Cosso was partying and mixing with celebrities in Hollywood. He didn't need the money, but when the offer came to smuggle cocaine out of Brazil for $50,000, he took it. He was arrested with three friends at Sao Paulo airport. Thanks to the efforts of his father in securing a top criminal lawyer, Brendan received a sentence of four years rather than the 25 demanded by the prosecution.

Category
Drama documentary / Documentary / Drama / Law / Reality / Travel
Original air date
2009-04-29
Cast and crew
  • Neil RawlesDirector
  • Dominic ColensoPaul
  • Jack MerivalePiers Hernu
  • Sophie MortonKrista Barnes
  • Madeleine BowyerGracia Burnham