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Fugitive apprehended thanks to 'World of Warcraft'DVDBack23 @ Jan 03, 2010 09:02 | 17 comments
Deputy Matt Robertson and Major Steve Rogers were in charge of the investigation and say the breakthrough came after a tipster somewhat mentioned Hightower's addiction to the online phenomenom. "We received information that this guy was a regular player of an online game, which was referred to as 'some warlock and witches' game," said Roberson. "None of that information was sound enough to pursue on its own, but putting everything we had together gave me enough evidence to send a subpoena to Blizzard Entertainment. I knew exactly what he was playing — World of Warcraft. I used to play it. It's one of the largest online games in the world."
The so-called "subpoena" was just a polite request to Blizzard, but it paid off as the developer released Hightower's IP address, account information, billing address and his online screen name to the authorities. |
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Comment by: barryking (Jan 03, 2010 09:43) SPAM removed |
Comment by: Ducky04 (Jan 03, 2010 20:23) a new slander against WOW players:
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Comment by: NINVIN21 (Jan 03, 2010 20:57) Bush kills Millions and walks free.
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Comment by: cazer (Jan 03, 2010 21:31) Originally posted by NINVIN21: it says he is a drug dealer. so i dont think he stick to himself, and how many people has he killed with his crap? |
Comment by: beanos66 (Jan 03, 2010 21:51) Originally posted by cazer: none junkies are idiots who kill themselves, but as he's playing WOW he's probably a hippie/stoner who deals in weed. But whatever the situation it definately wasn't in the millions ala Bush |
Comment by: cazer (Jan 03, 2010 22:33) Quote:Originally posted by cazer:
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Comment by: happyzoe (Jan 04, 2010 02:48) haha:)
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Comment by: gamedream (Jan 04, 2010 02:52) wow:)
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Comment by: cyprusrom (Jan 04, 2010 03:42) Originally posted by cazer: I see some people are either blaming the dealer, or blaming the druggie...I don't think is that simple, a clear cut. Both have their share of blame...
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Comment by: embo22000 (Jan 04, 2010 04:54) Quote:Originally posted by cazer: well said. But you should blame the drugies. I myself became an alcoholic for 6 months of my life. I drank every day got wasted on weekends no one obligated me it was my choice. I still drink now but not on weekdays and only on parties etc. People want to feel pleasure some find it on sports others on video games, friends,sex,gossip,drugs,alcohol etc. Some of us just choose the wrong things to find pleasure in. |
Comment by: Joshewah (Jan 04, 2010 16:55) Quote:Quote:Originally posted by cazer: Exactly. Its no ones fault but the user's. Dealers wouldn't exist if there wasn't a demand from users.
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Comment by: Thomas61 (Jan 04, 2010 17:28) Hightower was wanted for selling schedule 3 and schedule 4 controlled substances as well as marijuana. Using NINVIN21's logic, Roosevelt and Truman each killed billions. |
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Comment by: babysatan (Jan 07, 2010 15:44) I thought one of the side effects of drugs was paranoia? If so, the powers of paranoia obviously failed this poor stoned-out pill freak.
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Comment by: blizz26 (Jan 07, 2010 16:29) Thats why he moved to Canada. Weeds legal there to a point. In Maine under 2 oz is now a fine, A mere violation. Like a traffic ticket.
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Comment by: IguanaC64 (Jan 07, 2010 16:39) I wonder where AD got the info that they just asked Blizzard for the info and it wasn't a subpoena. If so, it's pretty disturbing that they will just hand out your personal info to anyone who asks (yes...I realize this wasn't just "anyone", but the point still stands).
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Comment by: KillerBug (Jan 08, 2010 04:59) Quote: The US law enforcement consider pot dealers to be drug dealers...and pot does not kill (if anything, it prevents people from using more dangerous drugs like alcohol).
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