TVShack Founder Signs Deal Avoiding Extradition

another random user writes with news that the founder of TVShack probably won't be thrown into a U.S. prison for life. From the article: "Richard O'Dwyer, from Sheffield, is accused of breaking copyright laws. The US authorities claimed the 24-year-old's TVShack website hosted links to pirated films and TV programs. The High Court was told Mr O'Dwyer had signed a 'deferred prosecution' agreement which would require him paying a small sum of compensation. Mr O'Dwyer will travel to the US voluntarily in the next few weeks for the deal to be formally ratified, it is understood." Looks like Jimbo going to bat for him generated a bit of bad press. As usual, the MPAA is not enthused. Different articles are reporting that his mother is the one traveling to the U.S. to finalize the deal.

Re:I'm not familiar with the case

[Anonymous Coward]

Step over this line and we can shoot you.

So if you just step over this line then we can finalise the agreement whereby I don't shoot you.

Re:I'm not familiar with the case

[slashmydots]

But they also offered him a cookie bouquet, an iTunes gift card, and comp'ed the buffet if he stops in the US for just a liiiiittle bit, lol.

Re:I'm not familiar with the case

[crazyjj]

But they invited him to a party! Everyone loves a party.