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DVD/Blu-ray manufacturing employee sentenced for pre-release movie piracy

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Steven R. Hale, a Memphis man employed by a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing and distribution company, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing and selling digital copies of unreleased movies. Hale stole and sold pre-release copies of major films, including "Godzilla v. Kong" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home," causing tens of millions of dollars in losses. He was also charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm. Hale's actions involved ripping DVDs and Blu-rays before their official release dates and distributing them through various e-commerce sites. The digital copy of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" was downloaded tens of millions of times before its official release.

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  1. 12.09.2025 14:36 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 1d ago

    Pre-release movie piracy by DVD/Blu-ray manufacturing employee results in 57-month prison sentence

    Steven R. Hale, a Memphis man employed by a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing and distribution company, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing and selling digital copies of unreleased movies. Hale stole and sold pre-release copies of major films, including "Godzilla v. Kong" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home," causing tens of millions of dollars in losses. He was also charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm. Hale's actions involved ripping DVDs and Blu-rays before their official release dates and distributing them through various e-commerce sites. The digital copy of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" was downloaded tens of millions of times before its official release.

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