The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy
Ars Technica • 5/22/2026
Summary
In 2001, DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy. The FBI raided O.J. Simpson's house and found smartcards and bootloaders. The lawsuit involved a $58,000 TV bill.
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