DENNIS FARINA - FARINA CHARGED OVER GUN ARREST

FARINA CHARGED OVER GUN ARREST

LATEST: Cop-turned-actor DENNIS FARINA has been charged with three misdemeanours following his arrest at Los Angeles International Airport in early May (08).
The Saving Private Ryan star, 64, was apprehended at L.A.X. Airport on 11 May (08) after a loaded gun was found in his briefcase as he attempted to board a plane.
He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon following the discovery of the .22 caliber, semi-automatic pistol. Authorities later discovered the gun was also unregistered.
It was announced on Wednesday (04Jun08) that Farina will escape felony charges and he has now been officially charged with three misdemeanours.
If convicted on all three counts he could face two and a half years in prison and a $3,000 (GBP1,500) fine, according to TMZ.com.