Five Nevada Men Sentenced Seven Years for Largest US Illegal Streaming Case

Five men from Las Vegas were sentenced for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal streaming services in the United States, which provided access to over 180,000 television episodes, surpassing major licensed platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The operation generated millions in criminal profits and caused significant financial harm to copyright owners, with a conservative estimated infringement value of $37.5 million. The defendants, convicted of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement, held various roles including management, technical support, and content acquisition. Kristopher Lee Dallmann, identified as the ringleader, received the harshest sentence of seven years in federal prison, while others received varying terms of imprisonment, probation, home confinement, and community service. This case marks the largest internet piracy trial in the U.S. by the volume of infringed content and the first illegal streaming case to reach trial, highlighting the government’s commitment to combat digital piracy. Authorities emphasized that digital crimes cause real harm to copyright holders and vowed to continue prosecuting intellectual property violations.