A Man Accused Of Escaping From The Federal Prison In Lee County Virginia And Who Was On The Lam For Eight Years, Has Appeared In Court. Edward Porta Pleaded Not Guilty And Then Came Back Hours Later And Pleaded Guilty To Escape Charges. In 2007, He Was Ordered To Serve Three Years For Defrauding The Federal Government. The Maximum Penalty For His Escape Charges Include Five Years, In Addition To His Original Sentence And A 250-Thousand Dollar Fine. Porta Is Expected To Back In Court In August.