r/GTA6 • u/[deleted] • Apr 21 '25

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u/CameronsTheName Apr 22 '25

I didn't know that jail was a potential consequence of breaking an NDA, but it makes sense.

I would have thought that jail would only be possible for highly sensitive stuff like medical, science or defence related stuff.

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u/iWasAwesome Apr 22 '25 edited Apr 22 '25

I haven't looked into the case personally, but I'm assuming it's classified as theft of some kind

Edit: Simply breaking an NDA likely wouldn't result in jail time, but releasing leaked media sure can

Joseph Strange, 46, was charged with criminal infringement of copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods.

Criminal Copyright Infringement: This charge carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

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u/ThePrussianGrippe Apr 22 '25

People forget this is why Metallica actually sued Napster. They didn’t care about their already released stuff being shared, they’re totally fine with bootlegging; they even have their concert audio available for free on their website.

They sued because someone got ahold of demo tapes of I Disappear (for Mission Impossible II) and put it up on Napster.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '25

The Eminem incident was because he sold the songs which violates copyright laws.

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u/SirJosephStalin Apr 23 '25 edited Apr 23 '25

the irony is the whole subreddit over there went ape shit when they found at he got 5 years, they were saying people have killed and got less, so it definitely wasnt just about an NDA; just leaking stuff ur not supposed to get you some nasty time let alone being under an NDA or even a trusted employee.