<a href='http://venturebeat.com/2012/01/14/sopa-author-involved-in-copyright-infringement-claim/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://venturebeat.com/2012/01/14/sopa-aut...ingement-claim/</a>
<a href='http://rt.com/usa/news/us-court-sopa-morris-203/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://rt.com/usa/news/us-court-sopa-morris-203/</a>
<a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apnewsbreak-workers-indicted-at-one-of-worlds-largest-file-sharing-sites-megauploadcom/2012/01/19/gIQAJPIRBQ_story.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/tec...IRBQ_story.html</a>
<a href='http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills-department-of-justice-site-in-megaupload-revenge-strike' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills...-revenge-strike</a>
<a href='http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-01-19/megaupload-feds-shutdown/52678528/1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/20...down/52678528/1</a>
You all should be aware of what's been going on with PIPA and SOPA. Wikipedia, Google, and a bunch of other sites brought it to your attention if you didn't know before.
But you might not know that shit has gotten real.
The US Government is already in the process of SOPA style shut downs. Megaupload is down. As are Megavideo and Megaporn. Their owners and a number of major officials were arrested and taken into custody on and off of American soil.
Additionally, a number of other websites were also taken down, number over 600, and restraining orders and injunctions were handed to the biggest search engine and Web companies in the world barring sites such as Google and Yahoo! from indexing or linking to the sites in question.
In addition, the federal judge allowed Chanel to seize the domains and transfer them to US-based registrar GoDaddy without any say from the defendants. Furthermore, according to the court ruling, those that even �promote� the sale of Chanel goods, legitimate or otherwise, can be added to the injunction and seized in the future.
In response, Anonymus attacked, shutting down the websites of the Department of Justice, the RIAA, the Universal Music Group, MPAA, the US Copyright Office, EMI, HADOPI, and the FBI.
Anonymous has this to say:
<a href='http://rt.com/usa/news/us-court-sopa-morris-203/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://rt.com/usa/news/us-court-sopa-morris-203/</a>
<a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apnewsbreak-workers-indicted-at-one-of-worlds-largest-file-sharing-sites-megauploadcom/2012/01/19/gIQAJPIRBQ_story.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/tec...IRBQ_story.html</a>
<a href='http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills-department-of-justice-site-in-megaupload-revenge-strike' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills...-revenge-strike</a>
<a href='http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-01-19/megaupload-feds-shutdown/52678528/1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/20...down/52678528/1</a>
You all should be aware of what's been going on with PIPA and SOPA. Wikipedia, Google, and a bunch of other sites brought it to your attention if you didn't know before.
But you might not know that shit has gotten real.
The US Government is already in the process of SOPA style shut downs. Megaupload is down. As are Megavideo and Megaporn. Their owners and a number of major officials were arrested and taken into custody on and off of American soil.
Additionally, a number of other websites were also taken down, number over 600, and restraining orders and injunctions were handed to the biggest search engine and Web companies in the world barring sites such as Google and Yahoo! from indexing or linking to the sites in question.
In addition, the federal judge allowed Chanel to seize the domains and transfer them to US-based registrar GoDaddy without any say from the defendants. Furthermore, according to the court ruling, those that even �promote� the sale of Chanel goods, legitimate or otherwise, can be added to the injunction and seized in the future.
In response, Anonymus attacked, shutting down the websites of the Department of Justice, the RIAA, the Universal Music Group, MPAA, the US Copyright Office, EMI, HADOPI, and the FBI.
Anonymous has this to say:
� � January 19th, 2012
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� � Popular file-sharing website megaupload.com gets shutdown by U.S Justice - FBI and charged its founder with violating piracy laws. Four Megaupload members were also arrested. The FBI released a press release on its website which you can view here:
� � <a href='http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/justice-department-charges-leaders-of-megaupload-with-widespread-online-copyright-infringement' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-rel...ht-infringement</a>
� �?
� � We Anonymous are launching our largest attack ever on government and music industry sites. Lulz. The FBI didn't think they would get away with this did they? They should have expected us.
� �?
� �?
� �?
� � #OpMegaupload
� � The following sites were taken down in response to the FBI shutting down megaupload.com
� � TANGO DOWN
� �?
� �?
� � justice.gov
� � universalmusic.com
� � riaa.org
� � mpaa.org
� � copyright.gov
� � hadopi.fr
� � wmg.com
� � usdoj.gov
� � bmi.com
� � fbi.gov
� �?
� �?
� � DOX of MPAA CEO Chris Dodd (original: <a href='http://pastebin.com/mvLYNdWB)' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://pastebin.com/mvLYNdWB)</a>
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� � Name: Christopher John Dodd, Jr.
� � Birthdate: May 27, 1944
� � Age: 67
� � Religion: Roman Catholic
� � Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
� � High School: Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, MD
� � University: BA English Literature, Providence College (1966)
� � Law School: JD, University of Louisville School of Law (1972)
� � Occupations: US Senator, Connecticut (1981-2011), US Congressman, Connecticut 2nd (1975-80)
� � Current Position: Motion Picture Association of America Chairman & CEO (2011-Present)
� �?
� � Wife: Jackie Marie Clegg Dodd
� � Age: 49
� � Religion: Mormon
� � High School: Orem High School, Orem, UT
� � University: BA Communications and Political Science, Southern Utah State College (1987)
� � University: MA National Security Studies, Georgetown University
� � Occupation: Clegg International Consultants LLC Managing Partner (2001-Present)
� �?
� � Children: Grace Dodd (10), Christina Dodd (8)
� �?
� � Address 1:
� � 8 7th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002-6022
� � Phone Number: (202) 548-6040
� � Property Value: $997,000 [http://bit.ly/A7wfpb]
� �?
� � Address 2:
� � 53 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423-1305
� � Property Value: $453,400 [http://bit.ly/ynBXN0]
� �?
� � Motion Picture Association of America Corporate Offices:
� �?
� � Washington, D.C.
� � 1600 Eye St., NW
� � Washington, D.C. 20006
� � Phone: (202) 293-1966
� � Fax: (202) 296-7410
� �?
� � Los Angeles
� � 15301 Ventura Blvd., Building E
� � Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
� � Phone: (818) 995-6600
� � Fax: (818) 285-4403
� �?
� � New York
� � 200 White Plains Road 1st Floor
� � Tarrytown, NY 10591
� � Phone: (914) 333-8892
� � Fax: (914) 333-7541
� �?
� � Chicago
� � 1010 Lake St.
� � Suite 422
� � Oak Park, IL 60301
� � 708-660-0481
� � Phone: (708) 660-0481
� � Fax708) 660-0484
� �?
� � Dallas
� � 1425 Greenway Dr.
� � Suite 270
� � Irving, TX 75038
� � Phone: (972) 756-9078
� � Fax: (972) 756-9402
� �?
� � Sao Paulo, Brazil
� � Rua Jer�nimo da Veiga, 45, Conj 121/122, 12? Floor
� � Jardim Europa, S�o Paulo, S.P
� � 04536-000, Brazil
� � Phone: 011-55-11-3667-2080
� � Website: www.mpaal.org.br
� �?
� � Brussels, Belgium
� � Motion Picture Association
� � Brussels office
� � Avenue des Arts 46 box 8
� � B - 1000 Brussels
� � Phone: +32 2 778 27 11
� � Fax: +32 2 778 27 00/+32 2 778 27 50
� �?
� � Mexico City, Mexico
� � Lafontaine #42
� � Chapultepec Polanco
� � Mexico, 11560 DF
� � Phone: 011-5255 5280 6878/5281 6090
� �?
� � Singapore
� � #04-07 Central Mall
� � No. 1 Magazine Road
� � Singapore 059567
� � Phone: +65 6253 1033
� � Phone: +65 6255 1838
� � Website: www.mpa-i.org
� �?
� � Toronto, Canada
� � 55 St. Clair Avenue, West
� � Suite 210
� � Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
� � Phone: (416) 961-1888
� � Phone: (416) 968-1016
� � Website: www.mpa-canada.org
� �?
� � MPAA Email: ContactUs@mpaa.org
� �?
� � Other Contact Info:
� � Website: <a href='http://chrisdodd.com' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://chrisdodd.com</a>
� � Facebook: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.facebook.com/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Twitter: <a href='http://twitter.com/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://twitter.com/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � YouTube: <a href='http://www.youtube.com/user/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.youtube.com/user/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Flickr: <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Miscellanous: <a href='http://www.peekyou.com/chris_dodd/229085828' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.peekyou.com/chris_dodd/229085828</a>
� �?
� � We are Anonymous.
� � We are Legion.
� � We do not Forgive.
� � We do not Forget.
� � Expect Us.
� �?
� � Popular file-sharing website megaupload.com gets shutdown by U.S Justice - FBI and charged its founder with violating piracy laws. Four Megaupload members were also arrested. The FBI released a press release on its website which you can view here:
� � <a href='http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/justice-department-charges-leaders-of-megaupload-with-widespread-online-copyright-infringement' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-rel...ht-infringement</a>
� �?
� � We Anonymous are launching our largest attack ever on government and music industry sites. Lulz. The FBI didn't think they would get away with this did they? They should have expected us.
� �?
� �?
� �?
� � #OpMegaupload
� � The following sites were taken down in response to the FBI shutting down megaupload.com
� � TANGO DOWN
� �?
� �?
� � justice.gov
� � universalmusic.com
� � riaa.org
� � mpaa.org
� � copyright.gov
� � hadopi.fr
� � wmg.com
� � usdoj.gov
� � bmi.com
� � fbi.gov
� �?
� �?
� � DOX of MPAA CEO Chris Dodd (original: <a href='http://pastebin.com/mvLYNdWB)' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://pastebin.com/mvLYNdWB)</a>
� �?
� � Name: Christopher John Dodd, Jr.
� � Birthdate: May 27, 1944
� � Age: 67
� � Religion: Roman Catholic
� � Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
� � High School: Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, MD
� � University: BA English Literature, Providence College (1966)
� � Law School: JD, University of Louisville School of Law (1972)
� � Occupations: US Senator, Connecticut (1981-2011), US Congressman, Connecticut 2nd (1975-80)
� � Current Position: Motion Picture Association of America Chairman & CEO (2011-Present)
� �?
� � Wife: Jackie Marie Clegg Dodd
� � Age: 49
� � Religion: Mormon
� � High School: Orem High School, Orem, UT
� � University: BA Communications and Political Science, Southern Utah State College (1987)
� � University: MA National Security Studies, Georgetown University
� � Occupation: Clegg International Consultants LLC Managing Partner (2001-Present)
� �?
� � Children: Grace Dodd (10), Christina Dodd (8)
� �?
� � Address 1:
� � 8 7th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002-6022
� � Phone Number: (202) 548-6040
� � Property Value: $997,000 [http://bit.ly/A7wfpb]
� �?
� � Address 2:
� � 53 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423-1305
� � Property Value: $453,400 [http://bit.ly/ynBXN0]
� �?
� � Motion Picture Association of America Corporate Offices:
� �?
� � Washington, D.C.
� � 1600 Eye St., NW
� � Washington, D.C. 20006
� � Phone: (202) 293-1966
� � Fax: (202) 296-7410
� �?
� � Los Angeles
� � 15301 Ventura Blvd., Building E
� � Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
� � Phone: (818) 995-6600
� � Fax: (818) 285-4403
� �?
� � New York
� � 200 White Plains Road 1st Floor
� � Tarrytown, NY 10591
� � Phone: (914) 333-8892
� � Fax: (914) 333-7541
� �?
� � Chicago
� � 1010 Lake St.
� � Suite 422
� � Oak Park, IL 60301
� � 708-660-0481
� � Phone: (708) 660-0481
� � Fax708) 660-0484
� �?
� � Dallas
� � 1425 Greenway Dr.
� � Suite 270
� � Irving, TX 75038
� � Phone: (972) 756-9078
� � Fax: (972) 756-9402
� �?
� � Sao Paulo, Brazil
� � Rua Jer�nimo da Veiga, 45, Conj 121/122, 12? Floor
� � Jardim Europa, S�o Paulo, S.P
� � 04536-000, Brazil
� � Phone: 011-55-11-3667-2080
� � Website: www.mpaal.org.br
� �?
� � Brussels, Belgium
� � Motion Picture Association
� � Brussels office
� � Avenue des Arts 46 box 8
� � B - 1000 Brussels
� � Phone: +32 2 778 27 11
� � Fax: +32 2 778 27 00/+32 2 778 27 50
� �?
� � Mexico City, Mexico
� � Lafontaine #42
� � Chapultepec Polanco
� � Mexico, 11560 DF
� � Phone: 011-5255 5280 6878/5281 6090
� �?
� � Singapore
� � #04-07 Central Mall
� � No. 1 Magazine Road
� � Singapore 059567
� � Phone: +65 6253 1033
� � Phone: +65 6255 1838
� � Website: www.mpa-i.org
� �?
� � Toronto, Canada
� � 55 St. Clair Avenue, West
� � Suite 210
� � Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
� � Phone: (416) 961-1888
� � Phone: (416) 968-1016
� � Website: www.mpa-canada.org
� �?
� � MPAA Email: ContactUs@mpaa.org
� �?
� � Other Contact Info:
� � Website: <a href='http://chrisdodd.com' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://chrisdodd.com</a>
� � Facebook: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.facebook.com/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Twitter: <a href='http://twitter.com/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://twitter.com/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � YouTube: <a href='http://www.youtube.com/user/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.youtube.com/user/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Flickr: <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/SenChrisDodd' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/SenChrisDodd</a>
� � Miscellanous: <a href='http://www.peekyou.com/chris_dodd/229085828' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>http://www.peekyou.com/chris_dodd/229085828</a>
� �?
� � We are Anonymous.
� � We are Legion.
� � We do not Forgive.
� � We do not Forget.
� � Expect Us.