TorrentFreak

• Ernesto
• July 26, 2006
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• bittorrent,
  mpaa,
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Shawn Hogan, CEO of Digital Point Solutions is sued by the MPAA for downloading a movie over BitTorrent. The MPAA wants to settle the case for $2,500, but Hogan rather spends $100,000 on legal fees, than giving in to the MPAA’s scare tactics. Hogan says: “$100,000 in legal fees is a small price to pay [...]

Shawn Hogan, CEO of Digital Point Solutions is sued by the MPAA for downloading a movie over BitTorrent. The MPAA wants to settle the case for $2,500, but Hogan rather spends $100,000 on legal fees, than giving in to the MPAA’s scare tactics.

Hogan says:

“$100,000 in legal fees is a small price to pay to challenge the MPAA’s tactics.They’re completely abusing the system, I would spend well into the millions on this.”

The 30-year-old software developer is sued for downloading a copy of “meet the fockers”. Hogan denies that he ever used BitTorrent to download this movie, and on top of this, he already owns a legal copy of the DVD.

MPAA’s head of antipiracy John G. Malcolm responded:

“We look forward to addressing his issues in a court of law.”

This is a very interesting case because there’s finally someone who has the money to stand up to the MPAA. The result of this case will have a great impact on the MPAA’s “war on piracy” and their current suing habit.

Shawn Hogan, CEO of Digital Point Solutions is sued by the MPAA for downloading a movie over BitTorrent. The MPAA wants to settle the case for $2,500, but Hogan rather...