Yesterday it was revealed that Sony had complained about George “Geohot” Hotz and his recent relocation to South America. Sony claimed it was an excuse for not handing over essential computer components to the publisher, and it was speculated he was mocking his court case while eating toucan burgers, possibly using donated money as funds. Geohot, however, says he is simply on vacation.
“Factually, it’s true I’m in South America, on a vacation I’ve had planned and paid for since November,” Hotz wrote. “I mean, it is spring break; hacking isn’t my life. Rest assured that not a dime of legal defense money would ever go toward something like this.
“And of course [Sony] loves the idea of painting me as an international fugitive. I have been in contact with my lawyers almost every day; I would not let the case suffer. That said, I also won’t let this ridiculous lawsuit run my life either. Then the fearmongers win.”
Hotz said he would be back, because “It’s hard to come by an Xperia Play here.” Furthermore, Hotz’s lawyers say that he has already complied with Sony’s demand for computer access, having surrendered his stock controller cards and not needing to give up anything else.
Fearmongering [Geohot Got Sued]
