[ NNSquad ] Comcast threatens site for posting public record subpoena, then backs down

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Comcast threatens site for posting public record subpoena, then backs down

http://j.mp/15afwfK  (Torrent Freak)

    "Comcast has sent TorrentFreak a cease and desist letter, claiming
     copyright over contents of an article which revealed that Prenda Law
     was involved in operating a pirate honeypot. Failure to comply will
     result in a lawsuit in which the Internet provider will seek damages,
     a Comcast representative informs us. In addition, Comcast also alerted
     our hosting provider, who is now threatening to shut down our server."

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Comcast later claimed this threat was "in error."

--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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