The media company Triller is making headlines again. This time, it’s because they’re suing someone who illegally streamed the Paul vs Askren boxing match.
Right after the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren fight back in April, Triller filed lawsuits. These were against 11 websites and more than 100 people.
Triller Files Lawsuits Against Illegal Streamers
This first lawsuit went after streaming websites. These included Filmdaily, trendy clips, online2livestream, accesstvpro, and others.
You might also remember that Triller wanted a “piracy settlement” payment. It was $49.99 for anyone who was part of the “unlawful sale, distribution, and/or viewing of the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren PPV event.”
Triller Piracy Settlement Page
Now, it seems Triller has a new target. They’re going after someone who said they illegally streamed Paul vs Askren. The person admitted it in Instagram comments.
Triller is after someone named “Jerren Swords”. He made comments about the fight on several Instagram posts.
One important comment was on Ryan Kavanaugh’s Instagram post:
It’s worth noting that Ryan Kavanaugh co-owns Triller. So, he’s definitely interested in going after people who pirate his company’s content.
Unfortunately for Mr. Swords, he openly said his Instagram name was his real name. Some quick online searches showed his personal info matched his Instagram account.
The official lawsuit says Triller is suing Jerren Swords. The lawsuit claims he violated the Federal Communications Act and Copyright Act.
Triller wants up to $10,000 in damages for the Federal Communications Act violation.
They’re also seeking up to $150,000 from Jerren Swords for violating the Copyright Act.
The interesting thing about this lawsuit is that it’s based on a few Instagram comments.
The complaint says Swords streamed the event live. But, Swords’ Instagram comments don’t fully back that up.
Everyone knows people say all kinds of things online. So, does Triller really have a case against Jerren Swords?
We’ll have to wait and see what happens with this lawsuit. We’ll keep you updated.
You can read the whole lawsuit complaint at the link below:
Triller Lawsuit Case 1:21-CV-00401
This isn’t the first time live streaming websites have been targeted for illegal broadcasts. And it won’t be the last.
Last year, authorities shut down Mobdro, a popular Streaming App. They also arrested the people who supposedly developed it.
Mobdro Developer Arrested – Everything You Need to Know
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