(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As geohot fights his uphill battle against the big dogs at Sony — Sony throws another obstacle in his path, claiming to have [circumstantial] evidence supporting the fact that he, geohot, or should I say blickmanic, does/did have a PSN account, which would then imply geohot not only lied, but agreed to the PSN user agreement terms, and is therefore subject to personal jurisdiction in California. Wait — they’re still on the jurisdictional tip? Man oh man… As Groklaw says, “Personally, I think Sony should just sue the guy in New Jersey.” No shit.

Anyway, for the evidence, check it: (quoted from a legal docs obtained by Groklaw)

Hotz identified four PS3 Systems in his possession. Bricker Decl., ¶4, Exh. C. He explained that he had purchased one of these consoles new in February 2010 and provided the serial number for that console. Id. SCEA used that serial number to determine that on February 25, 2010, Hotz purchased the PS3 System at a Gamestop store just miles from his home. Law Decl., ¶6; Bricker Decl., ¶6, Exh. E. SCEA’s records show that the same PS3 System was used on March 10, 2010 to create a PSN account under the user name “blickmanic.” Law Decl., ¶6, Exh. A. The IP address associated with the registration is located in Glen Rock, New Jersey, where Hotz lives. Law Decl. ¶6. Hotz’s ownership of the “blickmanic” account is further supported by the fact that an Internet search of the user name “blickmanic” reveals a posting discussing the jailbreaking of cellular phones – Hotz’s original “claim to fame.” Bricker Decl., ¶7, Exh. F (“Just curious what people would pay for exclusive rights to this solution. [Motorola] Tracfone W175g unlocked and debranded. PM me.”) As discussed above, to create his PSN account, Hotz was required to first agree to the terms of the PSN User Agreement and thus he is clearly subject to personal jurisdiction in California.

Now whether or not geohot is blickmanic remains to be seen… Like I said it’s circumstantial; blickmanic could be a sibling, a cousin, a friend, anyone… So as the world turns and geohot sweats it out, you can visit Groklaw for more inside info.

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Good post man!

nice post bro, much appreciated

its been posted so many times today mate

Who cares if he had a PSN

The fact that he did have a PSN would turn Sony as the winner of the case, since he agreed to the user agreement terms, and is therefore subject to personal jurisdiction in California.

How does agreeing to ULA give them jurisdiction in CA? PSN is nationwide if not worldwide, how can Sony claim this when the system was bought in New Jersey? I ask for clarification, because this seems bogus. Also how can they claim he agreed to the ULA by a user name? Anyone could have bought that system, and made those statements. It seems Sony is grasping at straws here.

I wonder what his PSN was ...
=D

id say that it was my account to save his ass

He should just say "Yes i agreed to the terms and conditions ON THAT PS3, not any other " i bet everyone is trying to add him LOOOOOL!