First BitTorrent Arrest in Hong Kong

prostoalex writes "Associated Press says a 38-year-old was arrested in Hong Kong for uploading Daredevil, Red Planet and Miss Congeniality via a BitTorrent client. Hong Kong laws provide for a maximum of 4 years in prison and $6,400 fine for every copy distributed without copyright owner's permission."

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Re:I'm obviously NAL but...

[Macadamizer]

Judge: This is your computer, right?
You: Yes.
Judge: Then you are repsonsible.
You: But your honor, it wasn't me, it was my roommate! I was asleep the whole time!
Judge: Roommate, did you do this?
Roommate: Your honor, I cannot tell a lie. It wasn't me.
Judge, So, you, do you have any PROOF that it was your roommate? Since it was your computer, the presumption is that you are reponsible, and it is your burden to PROVE that is was your roommate and not you.
You: But your honor, I just told you...
Judge: SILENCE! If all I have is your word against his, he wins, because YOU have the burden of proof. Bailiff, lock this man in irons!
You: You haven't heard the last of me yet...