Daring Fireball Linked List: Playing Coy

Daring Fireball Linked List: Playing Coy

Actually, it’s very apparent, and quite simple. They’re looking at Jason Chen and Gizmodo on felony charges for buying stolen property. This police raid was not about what Gizmodo published.

It’s my understanding that had they not *bought* the iPhone prototype, there would be no criminal charges. The thief is an idiot for asking to be paid, and Gizmodo is doubly dumb for not asking their legal department before agreeing.