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DescriptionInmate David Sweat, who pulled off an elaborate escape from an upstate New York prison in early June, has been indicted on two counts of escape in the third degree and a count of promoting prison contraband, Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said Thursday.
A state court judge entered a plea of not guilty for Sweat, who appeared in court with his right arm in a sling. His next court appearance will be on September 29.
Sweat, 35, who is serving a sentence of life without parole, could have an additional 3½ to seven years added to his prison term, Wylie said. The convicted killer was shot and recaptured on June 28 after 22 days on the run. His breakout partner, Richard Matt, who was also convicted of murder, was shot and killed two days before Sweat was caught.