Neowin News Feed for: Conviction

Be careful what you "Like" on Facebook: Man convicted for liking defamatory posts

Christopher White — Wed, 31 May 2017 03:46:01 +0000

A man in Switzerland was convicted of defamation today for simply clicking the "Like" button on several Facebook posts. Courts say his intent was clear, but it's a stern reminder for the rest of us. Read more...

'Revenge Porn' website operator convicted, could face up to twenty years in jail

Steven Parker — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:44:01 +0000

Up to two dozen victims were named in the criminal complaint which was filed in June last year, with some testifying that it had "ruined" their lives. Operator is now convicted facing a long stretch. Read more...

Confirmed: Splinter Cell: Conviction not coming to PS3

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:03:46 +0000

Ubisoft has confirmed to VideoGamer.com that Splinter Cell: Conviction, announced as a PC and Xbox 360 title, will not be coming to PS3 and will not be coming out on April 1, as previously rumoured.... Read more...

U.S. piracy crackdown nets 50th conviction

Tue, 15 May 2007 01:59:20 +0000

A U.S. Department of Justice crackdown on online piracy (Operation FastLink) has recorded its 50th felony conviction, the agency announced. Christopher E. Eaves, 31, of Iowa Park, Texas, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for... Read more...

First UK Xbox Mod-Chip Conviction

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:23:41 +0000

Sentenced to 140 hours community service and ordered to pay Â£750 in costs, the 22 year-old has become the first in the UK to face legal action. The Cambridge graduate was found... Read more...