Five men were convicted of running Jetflicks, an illegal streaming service with a larger catalog than Netflix and Amazon Prime, generating millions in revenue and facing substantial prison sentences.

Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber operated Jetflicks since 2007, building a massive library of pirated content through sophisticated software. The conspiracy netted millions in subscription revenue, drawing tens of thousands of monthly users. With convictions on multiple charges, including criminal copyright infringement and money laundering, the men face significant prison time. The FBI led the investigation that culminated in their arrests, with Dallmann facing the harshest potential sentence of up to 48 years.

The five men charged with operating Jetflicks, Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. This illegal streaming service began its operations as early as 2007, providing a catalog of pirated content that was more extensive than the combined offerings of popular legitimate platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Amazon Prime.

Jetflicks amassed a large user base, attracting tens of thousands of subscribers on a monthly basis. These subscriptions generated millions of dollars in revenue for the operation, making it highly lucrative. The success of Jetflicks was largely due to the sophisticated techniques employed by the operators to source illegal copies of content available online. Using advanced computer scripts and software, they systematically located and uploaded copyrighted material without authorization.

Central to the convictions, Kristopher Dallmann was also found guilty of additional charges beyond conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. He was convicted of two counts of money laundering by concealment, as well as three counts of misdemeanor criminal copyright infringement. The additional charges carried significant penalties, heightening his potential prison sentence compared to his co-defendants.

Dallmann faces a maximum potential sentence of 48 years in prison, reflecting the gravity of the charges against him. His co-conspirators, Courson, Garcia, Jaurequi, and Huber, each face up to five years in prison for their roles in the operation. At this time, a sentencing date has not been set for any of the individuals involved.

The investigation into Jetflicks was spearheaded by the FBI's Washington Field Office, with collaborative efforts from the FBI's Las Vegas Field Office playing a crucial role. The thorough investigation ultimately led to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individuals responsible for running the illegal streaming service.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat digital piracy and protect intellectual property rights. The significant prison sentences faced by those convicted in the Jetflicks case serve as a stern reminder of the legal repercussions of engaging in copyright infringement and other related criminal activities.