Source: Norwayís Aftenposten
Police Raid Teen Hacker's Home
Police have raided the Larvik home of a teen charged by some of the world's biggest entertainment companies with ripping off their music and films. The boy broke the code protecting videos and CDs. Entertainment industry giants including Sony, Universal, MGM and Warner have sued the 16-year-old Norwegian, accusing him of hacking his way through the codes meant to control viewing and copying of their products. They also charged he then publicized the code on the Internet. The teenager published the code on the home page of his father's company. His father is also charged. Special police units and prosecutors thus staged a surprise raid on the teen's home to secure evidence. They then questioned him for several hours on Monday {January 24, 2000]. The charges carry fines and prison terms of up to two years.