'Hacked' solicitor quits pursuit of file sharers

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The solicitor that sent thousands of letters accusing people of illegally sharing pornographic movies has thrown in the towel

A copyright dispute over downloaded blue movies has taken a “mind-boggling” turn, with the solicitor representing the pornographers telling the court he has quit the case. Solicitor Andrew Cross...

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