The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7
Criminal Activities
Copyright Infringement
Creating, distributing, or publicly exhibiting a film that reproduces or attempts to continue a commercially protected franchise without authorization can constitute copyright infringement and/or trademark infringement under U.S. law when copyrighted characters, titles, or substantial elements of a protected work are used without permission.
Situation:
"The transcript indicates the gang has made and is attempting to make multiple unauthorized "Lethal Weapon" sequels (referred to throughout as their "Lethal w*apon" movies). The library removed their earlier installments for insensitivity, establishing that these films were created and displayed publicly by the gang."
Criminal Threats
Knowingly making a threat to commit a violent act against another person (words or gestures that place a reasonable person in fear of imminent physical harm) can constitute a criminal threat or assault in U.S. jurisdictions. Simple verbal threats that place a victim in reasonable fear may be charged as misdemeanor assault or as a separate criminal-threats offense depending on the jurisdiction.
Situation:
"Pepper Jack threatens the group—saying he'll "cut all of y'all" if he doesn't get answers—and Charlie also says, "I would cut someone, too," both of which are explicit threats of violence made during the episode's interactions."
Solicitation of Prostitution
Soliciting sexual services for money is a crime in most U.S. jurisdictions; procuring, promoting, or arranging for another person to engage in prostitution (pandering/pimping) is separately criminal.
Situation:
"Frank states he "went under the bridge to get a prostitute for his sex scene" and negotiated with a pimp (Pepper Jack) to provide a sex worker and to participate in the film. Pepper Jack acts as the pimp and demands payment, and Frank arranges the prostitute for the shoot."
Theft
Unauthorized taking and consumption of another person's personal property (petty theft/larceny): intentionally taking possession of property belonging to someone else without that person's consent.
Situation:
"Charlie identifies a Fraggle Rock thermos and says, "That's my Fraggle Rock thermos. He stole that from me," indicating Pepper Jack took Charlie's personal property without permission."