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Terrytown Man Charged with Recording Movies in Theater
WARREN STEWART, a 37-year-old resident of Terrytown, Louisiana, has been charged with a serious crime: recording movies in a local theater and criminal infringement of a copyright.
According to the Bill of Information, on January 27, 2013, STEWART used a digital camcorder to record the motion picture Broken City at the AMC Westbank Palace, located in Harvey, Louisiana. The Bill of Information also charges that until March 6, 2013, STEWART knowingly and willfully, for the purpose of commercial advantage and private financial gain, infringed the copyright of copyrighted works by distributing ten or more copies of the works during a 180-day period, which had a total retail value in excess of $2,500.
STEWART’s actions are a serious breach of copyright law, and if convicted, he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than three years as to Count 1 and five years as to Count 2, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
United States Attorney Dana J. Boente reiterated that the Bill of Information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
STEWART’s case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg.
STEWART’s actions are a reminder of the importance of respecting intellectual property rights. The recording and distribution of copyrighted materials without permission is a serious offense that can have severe consequences.
The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to profit from the unauthorized recording and distribution of copyrighted materials.
A copy of the Bill of Information can be downloaded from the link provided.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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