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Dmitry Sklyarov Gains High-Profile Defense Lawyer

Posted by timothy on from the representations dept.

Diesel Dave writes: "There's an article on Law.com about Dmitry Sklyarov's new Lawyer. Renowned San Francisco defense attorney John Keker has agreed to represent the Russian programmer pro bono. Keker is quoted as saying: "I think he is being unjustly accused and that's the kind of case I like to do." and "[The Government is] always welcome to dismiss the case, but we didn't come in to make a plea deal." This gives me the impression he has full intensions of fighting this to the end. Good."

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  1. Re:I never thought I'd hear myself say this... by AndroidCat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Okay, so we don't kill all the lawyers.

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  2. Press Release by brad3378 · · Score: 4, Funny

    &gt John Keker has agreed to represent the Russian programmer pro bono

    AP - Moscow: In a briew interview with the lead singer of U2, Bono denies allegations with regards to involvement in writing software that is used to break copy protection schemes. Although Bono admits to using similar software to pirate his own music, He believes that he should be able to write whatever code he likes. Bono refused futher requests for an interview.

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  3. Pro Sonny Bono? by yerricde · · Score: 2, Funny

    Renowned San Francisco defense attorney John Keker has agreed to represent the Russian programmer pro bono.

    Pro Bono? Aren't we supposed to be against the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act?

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  4. South Park by entrox · · Score: 2, Funny

    He'll whip out the Chewbacca Defense and win the case hands down:

    "Dear ladies and gentleman of this supposed jury I have one final thing I want you to consider: this is Chewbacca.."

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  5. should get Johnnie Cochran by robvasquez · · Score: 1, Funny

    If the bit's not flipped you must acquit!