‘£1m’ Pirate TV Box Seller Avoids Prison Due to Private Prosecution Delays
In January 2024, Jordon Longbottom, a 42-year-old from the UK, avoided imprisonment despite selling thousands of piracy-configured TV boxes, allegedly generating up to £1 million. The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) initiated a private prosecution against him, but significant delays in the case’s progression led to a non-custodial sentence. The court considered the five-year delay and current prison overcrowding, opting for a more lenient punishment. This outcome raises questions about the effectiveness of private prosecutions in addressing copyright infringement. (TorrentFreak)
