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The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy
O.J. Simpson was ordered to pay $25,000 in damages for pirating satellite television signals from DirecTV using illegal devices known as 'bootloaders.' Federal agents seized the illegal devices from S
O.J. Simpson was ordered to pay $25,000 in damages for pirating satellite television signals from DirecTV using illegal devices known as "bootloaders." Federal agents seized the illegal devices from Simpson's Miami home in 2001. A federal judge awarded the damages plus attorneys' fees and other costs after granting summary judgment in the civil suit.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-22