Feds Convict Warez Dealer

XaviorPenguin writes "News.com.com.com has a story that says the DoJ has '...landed its first conviction against an American defendant trapped via Operation Fastlink, a multinational law enforcement effort undertaken against online software piracy. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa said that Jathan Desir, 26, of Iowa City, has pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in a criminal enterprise that distributed pirated software, games, movies and music over the Internet.' Desir is the first conviction that Operation Fastlink has done. He will possibly serve up to 15 years in prison when his sentencing is in March 18, 2005. Previous Slashdot articles are included here(1), here(2), and most recently here(3)."

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[Tasy]

Is it just me, or does a possible 15 years in prison seem a bit harsh for a pirate? I know, I know, he cause who knows how much damage in money but he didn't rape someone. Hell, people who rape get less time in prison.

This is just a scare conviction, an example to those who pirate. Beware! ...Or you'll sit next to Bubba, the convicted butt pirate.