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First Swede Prosecuted For File Sharing

Posted by Zonk on from the hope-he-has-a-gameboy dept.

praps writes "The Local reports that a 27-year old man who allowed people to download a film from his PC has become the first Swede to be charged with illegal file sharing, after a tip-off from the country's notorious Anti-Piracy Bureau. It's a critical test case, as prosecutors say that anything less than a prison sentence would make future prosecutions unlikely." From the article: "The case was brought after a tip off from Antipiratbyrån (APB), a lobby organization set up by the media industry to combat illegal downloading in Sweden. Since the man was reported APB has found itself in hot water, with an Internet company accusing the organization itself of illegally downloading films and games.

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  1. Re:ThePirateBay by slavemowgli · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Hmmm, yes - the website's back now. I guess that was just a momentarily glitch then (although still an eerily-timed one).

    There's still no new "legal threats", though. Pity - I always enjoy reading those (even though I don't use ThePirateBay otherwise). ;)

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  2. Re:Here is what he said: by Chris+Kamel · · Score: 0, Redundant

    yeah, and they kicked my dog!

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  3. Re:Here is what he said: by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 0, Redundant

    (those responsible for the AC reply have been sacked)

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  4. perspectives by VanillaCoke420 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    He was sharing "a film" as in one film, and can get jail for that? I hope no one will ever tell on me for what I and everyone else did when we were kids; copying each other's music tapes and CDs.