Summary
A Danish man received a suspended sentence for sharing nude scenes from films and TV shows on Reddit. He posted 347 clips, viewed over 4 million times, on a subreddit he moderated, which violated Danish copyright laws.
Key Facts
- The man shared 347 clips of nude scenes from films and TV shows on Reddit.
- His posts were viewed 4.2 million times before being reported.
- He was sentenced to a seven-month suspended sentence for copyright infringement.
- The case involved a rarely-used clause about artists' "moral rights" in Danish copyright law.
- From March 2022 to May 2023, the man shared content featuring over 100 actresses.
- The subreddit had more than 6,000 members and allowed clip requests.
- The Danish anti-piracy group reported the violation, leading to the subreddit’s closure.
- The case highlighted potential future challenges related to artists' work integrity with technological advances like AI.
