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Retired Forums => UK Getty Images Letter Forum => Topic started by: Glenn on October 01, 2013, 06:24:46 AM

Title: Not Getty but similar practice - Fined for extortion letter business
Post by: Glenn on October 01, 2013, 06:24:46 AM

Similar practice like Getty

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Andrew Crossley, the controversial solicitor who sent thousands of letters to alleged illegal file-sharers, has been suspended from the profession for two years.

At a disciplinary tribunal he was also ordered to pay costs of £76,326.55.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16616803

Title: Re: Not Getty but similar practice - Fined for extortion letter business
Post by: stinger on October 01, 2013, 09:14:24 AM

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When a handful of cases came to court, the scheme came in for widespread derision, angering the presiding judge, Judge Birss, who turned the spotlight on Mr Crossley, accusing him of abusing the court process.

Nice article!  Thanks for sharing Glenn.  Some day I foresee a similar article being written about Getty and McCormack Law.