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Sharma IPTV

A satellite antenna used by Dish Network. (Photo by Ryan Finnie via Wikimedia Commons)

Alleged California TV pirate says Dish has wrong guy

Vaneet Sharma, the alleged mastermind behind the Sharma IPTV service, says he did not steal Dish Network signals for a pirate TV operation.

A Dish Network satellite dish.

Dish sues Sharma IPTV operator over alleged piracy

The California man allegedly threatened to frame his ex-wife for running an illegal streaming service if Dish moved forward with a legal complaint.

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