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Gary Bowser Sentenced as a Warning to Other Hackers, Struggles to Pay Nintendo Fines

After serving part of his prison sentence, Gary Bowser faces a lifetime of financial hardship due to hefty fines imposed by Nintendo.

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After Serving Time in Prison, a Pirate Still Has to Pay $14m for Messing With Nintendo
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An office building occupied by Nintendo of America in Redwood City, California (CREDIT: Kristoffer Tripplaar / Alamy Stock Photo).

Overview

  • Gary Bowser, involved with Team Xecuter, was sentenced to send a message to potential hackers, facing 11 felony counts before pleading guilty to two.
  • Bowser was ordered to pay Nintendo $14.5 million in fines, making $25 monthly payments from prison earnings.
  • Despite his release, Bowser's financial struggles continue, with Nintendo taking a significant portion of his income.
  • Bowser's health deteriorated in prison, suffering from COVID-19 and elephantiasis, exacerbating his financial and physical hardships.
  • Bowser's case highlights the severe consequences of piracy, serving as a deterrent to others in the hacking community.