Sheffield student avoids conviction for piracy
A Sheffield student has avoided conviction in the United States after running a website where users could stream pirated films.
Student's US deal over TV website
A student facing allegations of copyright infringement in America has avoided extradition to the US.
Support for Richard O'Dwyer
The founder of Wikipedia throws his support behind a campaign seeking to block the extradition of a student based in Sheffield to the US.
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Extradition case has left its mark say mother
The mother of a student who faced extradition to America over breaking copyright laws has spoken of her relief that a deal has been struck with the US. Richard O'Dwyer created a website that authorities said linked to pirated films and TV programmes.
And although he has paid a fine and agreed not to break any further laws to end the case, his mother Julia says he maintains he did nothing wrong.
Relief over US extradition
Richard O'Dwyer's family have spoken of their relief over a deal to prevent his extradition from the UK. Richard who is from Chesterfield faced charges in the US after creating a website linking users to pirated films and tv programmes.
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Sheffield student avoids conviction for piracy
A Sheffield student has avoided conviction in the United States after running a website where users could stream pirated films.
Read the full storyMP's reaction to student extradition case
The Chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP, has given his reaction to an agreement which means a Sheffield student will avoid having to be extradited to the US to face allegations that he broke copyright laws.
Richard O'Dwyer set up a website which let people watch TV programmes and films for free.
MP reacts to student's extradition reprieve
The Chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP, has given his reaction to an agreement which means a Sheffield student will avoid having to be extradited to the US to face allegations that he broke copyright laws.
Richard O'Dwyer set up a website which let people watch TV programmes and films for free.
– Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP, Home Affairs Select CommitteeI welcome the agreement which means Richard O’Dwyer will not be extradited to the US. However, Richard should not have had to go directly to the US to negotiate. Ministers should use their discretion to prevent extradition in cases which are patently unjust.
The US extradition treaty was not negotiated on a level playing field and remains unbalanced. As the Home Affairs Committee recommended in March, we need to amend the treaty and introduce an evidence test. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the tireless work of Julia, Richard’s mother.
Student's US deal over TV website
A student facing allegations of copyright infringement in America has avoided extradition to the US.
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BREAKING: Student avoids extradition
University undergraduate Richard O'Dwyer from near Chesterfield will not be extradited to the US over copyright infringement allegations, the High Court has been told. Mr O'Dwyer created a website which helped people watch films and TV shows for free.
Richard O'Dwyer's mother speaks to students about copyright
The mother of a north Derbyshire student, who could be extradited to the US for allegedly breaking copyright laws, has been speaking to students in Sheffield today.
Julia O'Dwyer's son set up a website called TV Shack which helped people access videos illegally. She's been addressing first year students about the UK's extradition laws and the implications of breaking copyright laws.
160,000 sign 'Wikipedia' petition in support of Richard O'Dwyer who is set to be extradited for copyright charges
More than 160,000 people have signed a petition launched by the founder of internet encyclopaedia Wikipedia to block the extradition of a Sheffield student to the US on copyright charges.
Jimmy Wales, 45, came out in support of Richard O'Dwyer, 24, who faces up to 10years in prison if convicted of charges relating to his website, TVShack.net.
Some 164,000 people have signed the online petition in just five days.
O'Dwyer's supporters argue that as the site, which linked to other sites that streamed pirated television programmes, did not host material itself he should not face any charges and should therefore not be extradited.
– Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia founder[Richard is] the human face of the battle between the content industry and the interests of the general public".
– Julia O'Dwyer, Richard's motherI'm blown away by the response to Jimmy's petition. It's been a tough year campaigning for my son but this outpouring of support from around the world has really made politicians sit up and take note of Richard's case.
– Rachel Robinson, of the human rights group LibertyThe overwhelming support for Richard should send a message to the Government about the public's outrage at our rotten extradition regime - which both coalition partners opposed in opposition.
Wikipedia founder supports Richard O'Dwyer
The founder of the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia has launched a petition to prevent a north Derbyshire student being extradited to America. Richard O'Dwyer from Bolsover could face ten years in prison for breaching US copyright laws after setting up his TV Shack website.
Martin Fisher reports.