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Gizmodo Editor Faces Felony Charges
Apple has long been cracking down on counterfeiters, but now they are after Giamodo editor Jason Chen for having possession of the iPhone 4G before it was officially released. Although Chen claims that he did not steal the missing iPhone 4G prototype, he does openly admit that he offered a $5,000 finders fee for anyone that was willing to send it to him. Authorities in San Mateo, California issued a search warrant that allowed them to search and seize his computer equipment at office at Gizmodo. Under US law, property belonging to journalists are not allowed to be in the same manner as US citizens, however, since Chen openly admits to several federal charges authorities were able to work around the technicalities.It is unclear whether or not Chen will be formally charged, but after police in San Mateo are able to search his hard drive and read his past email exchanges the truth will be unsurfaced. Gizmodo has staunchly defended Chen, but this also opens the company up to the possibility of being sued by Apple. When Chen did not return the stolen property to Apple he committed a felony offense.
In Chen's story, he gave readers an inside look at the technology behind the long awaited iPhone 4G, which was previously guarded by Apple. In addition to his pieces, he also included photos that showed the electronic in great detail. Apple has released statements condemning the actions both Jason Chen as well as Gizmodo although it is not known whether they will continue to press the issue.
23.04.2010. 18:32