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Grand jury upgrades charges against James Parrillo Jr. for allegedly kidnapping woman, holding her captive

New charges for man accused of kidnapping woman, holding her hostage
New charges for man accused of kidnapping woman, holding her hostage 00:29

EWING, N.J. -- A grand jury has upgraded charges against a man accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her captive for nearly a year.

Investigators say 57-year-old James Parrillo Jr. is now facing first-degree aggravated sexual assault charges.

Parrillo is accused of kidnapping the victim in New Mexico, then holding her captive while traveling across the country.

Police say surveillance video shows the victim's escape at a gas station in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Parrillo could face up to 20 years in prison.

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