John Doe Subpoena for illegal downloading.

[Seun]

i just got a certified letter in the mail from my ISP stating the courts are requesting information about me. Apparently i was illegally downloading music, Arista llc or something like that VS. John Doe. Has anybody else got one? or know of anyone who has got one? what was their outcome? Im wondering what my next step should be. Im going to see an attorney today. and if anyone has an attorney they can recommend. any help is appreciated.

[B18c1Turboed]

Write them back and say "John Doe don't live here anymore".

[Vteckidd]

change your wireless security to OPEN, claim it wasnt you

[Seun]

Write them back and say "John Doe don't live here anymore".
I wish it was so easy haha


change your wireless security to OPEN, claim it wasnt you
from reading around im still held responsible since account is under my name.

[Sinfix_15]

i would probably ignore that until someone came to my door.

[Vteckidd]

I wish it was so easy haha


from reading around im still held responsible since account is under my name.

not really there is no law that says you have to have a security password on your network.

But you should delete all files from your computer and not use public sites :P

[ISAtlanta300]

You sure you weren't downloading porn?

Read this news today:
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Comcast, Verizon Ordered To ID Subscribers to Pornographers
A federal judge in Greenbelt has ordered the two Internet service providers to identify customers—known only by their numeric "Internet Protocol" addresses—who have been sued for allegedly unlawfully downloading pornographic movies.

Two California pornography companies are attempting to sue 140 Maryland residents—including ones in Rockville—for unlawfully downloading and distributing their adult films.

[Seun]

You sure you weren't downloading porn?

Read this news today:
News Print Email
Comcast, Verizon Ordered To ID Subscribers to Pornographers
A federal judge in Greenbelt has ordered the two Internet service providers to identify customers—known only by their numeric "Internet Protocol" addresses—who have been sued for allegedly unlawfully downloading pornographic movies.

Two California pornography companies are attempting to sue 140 Maryland residents—including ones in Rockville—for unlawfully downloading and distributing their adult films.

it said arista record llc vs john doe something like that and im guessing arista is a music company.

[.blank cd]

CALL YOUR ISP BACK RIGHT NOW AND MAKE THEM DELAY COMPLIANCE BEFORE THEY GIVE YOUR INFO AWAY. TELL THEM NOT TO GIVE YOUR INFORMATION AWAY UNLESS YOU HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING YOU. DO THIS NOW BECAUSE YOU HAVE A DEADLINE!!!

The attorney will file a motion to quash to try and have the subpoena thrown out

Record labels will try to sue a huge block of IP addresses in order to catch big fish in the pirating world. But you have a right to remain unconnected to your IP address under the first amendment.

LAWYER UP

[-EnVus-]

Sounds like BS to me unless they an confirm your name,address,SSN etc then they have nothing on you. Lots of scam operations will claim stuff like this to get your private info or to pressure you into a payment for money.

[PTCDC5]

In for updates, seems interesting.

[metalmatt47]

Apparently there is a new law being passed that requires all ISP's to surrender any and all IP's of people suspected of downloading illegal copyrighted material.


My suggestion is remove ANY and all traces of file sharing programs and content that may be considered 'illegal.'


I'll be watching this thread for updates.

[metalmatt47]

Also, be aware that they can see anything you post here, so re-read each post before you click the button... Post nothing incriminating. Even though obviously, you've done nothing wrong and it must all be a misunderstanding. lol

[Seun]

Spoke to a few lawyers and all advised me to remain silence. Its a scare tactics that copyright trolls are using to try and get settlements from folks.