Andre Yoskowitz
21 Jun 2007 16:25
According to a BREIN press release, a court has ruled that a Dutch web hosting company, Leaseweb, must shut down a private torrent site, Everlasting.nu. The identity of the website owner will also need to be divulged thanks to the ruling.
BREIN serves the same purpose as the MPAA and although it has been unsuccessful in obtaining personal information in the past, they have recently enjoyed success in taking down torrent tracker sites as well as eDonkey2000 indexing sites. BREIN boasts that they have shut down 150 indexing sites in total.
BREIN sent a cease and desist letter to Everlasting and Leaseweb but neither party chose to cooperate and so BREIN initiated legal action. The presiding judge obviously ruled in BREIN's favor. If Leaseweb continues to not cooperate, the company will face legal ramifications.
“Leaseweb is a known provider of illegal sites" says BREIN."This verdict is the beginning of breaking down this safe haven for illegality. More cases will follow. They must comply or BREIN will sue.”
Source:
Slyck