Písek police charge man for violation of copyright

Police have charged a man from Písek, south Bohemia, for violating copyright laws by illegally making available computer programmes as well as music and videos on the internet. The suspect reportedly violated copyright laws of at least 34 different parties, causing an estimated 600,000 crowns in damages (the equivalent of around 16,000 US dollars). If found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison.