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Man who faked death in Chesapeake Bay loses appeal

RICHMOND (AP) - A federal appeals court in Virginia has upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of a Maryland man who faked his death by jumping into the Chesapeake Bay.

In 2009, Larry Deffenbaugh jumped from a boat, prompting a 15-hour search by the Coast Guard. Deffenbaugh swam ashore and was picked up by his girlfriend. They fled to Texas, where he was ­arrested. ...

The incident occurred two days before Deffenbaugh's scheduled hearing for a probation violation. He was convicted of conspiracy and communicating a false ...