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Net Journalist Prosecuted For Warez Crimes

Posted by Zonk on from the pwned dept.

Andrew Burnes writes "A fellow Internet games journalist will shortly plead guilty in a Connecticut court room for being involved in the warez scene, following his apprehension in April as part of Operation Fastlink. Here is a slice of his email to various press and editorial professionals: 'I am very sorry for what I have done, and after I serve my sentence, I hope I will be able to continue my career in the game industry, and move on with my life. This last year has been incredibly hard for me emotionally, facing the consequences of my bad choices, and I am hopeful for your support, but I'll understand if you want nothing to do with me.'

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  1. That depends by MyLongNickName · · Score: 4, Funny

    and I am hopeful for your support, but I'll understand if you want nothing to do with me.

    That depends. What kinda warez can you hook me up with? :)

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  2. Re:I feel safer already... by NonSequor · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'll feel much safer when all of the games "journalists" are in prison.

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  3. this sounds familiar by EddieBurkett · · Score: 5, Funny
    This last year has been incredibly hard for me emotionally, facing the consequences of my bad choices, and I am hopeful for your support, but I'll understand if you want nothing to do with me.'
    Apparently my ex got her break-up speech off the same warez site he did...
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  4. Re:What a dumbass. by pnice · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...cue dead Pac-Man sound.

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  5. Re:Big deal... by superpulpsicle · · Score: 4, Funny

    Prison Transcript Leak....

    Gamer: What are you in jail for?

    Prisoner: I killed 20 people with a plastic fork. About you?

    Gamer: I was passing out warez

    Prisoner: What the fuck is that.

    Gamer: It's aaa.... Computer Games

    Prisoner: Why are you in the same prison with me?

    Gamer: My lawyer and judge didn't like my warez collection.