Sean Cody's Parent Company Files Porn BitTorrent Suits Against 122

SAN DIEGO — Gay filmmaker Sean Cody's company has filed two porn BitTorrent lawsuits, charging that several collectives shared “Brandon & Pierce Unwrapped” online.

The pair of suits, both filed at U.S. District Court in San Diego, were the only porn BitTorrent suits filed in the past seven days at U.S. federal courts. (XBIZ publishes weekly reports each Thursday on porn BitTorrent cases.)

With the alleged trading of “Brandon & Pierce Unwrapped,” Cody's parent company, 808 Holdings LLC, says that two swarms republished and duplicated pirated content on two occasions — Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 — on BitTorrent networks. The two suits finger 122 alleged traders.

"[A]ll defendants replicated and shared with each other the precise and exact same file and portions thereof in a completely interconnected and collective effort — dependent on one another to achieve their nefarious ends — to deprive plaintiff of the exclusive rights afforded to it via the Copyright Act," the suit said.

 “Brandon & Pierce Unwrapped," distributed last year, is Cody's first bareback movie. It is the first time his company has waged federal copyright claims.

Cody's 808 Holdings operates Cody Media and SeanCody.com, his namesake site where he offers videos featuring interaction with under 30, muscular men talking about themselves and engaging in sex. The men are straight, gay, and bisexual.

Each of the suits ask federal judges to order ISPs to disclose user identities of the unnamed John Doe defendants and claim infringement damages of up to the statutory maximum of $150,000 per Doe.

Cody did not immediately respond to XBIZ for comment.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Irish Government Releases Report on Sex Work Decriminalization Legislation

The Irish government has released a report reviewing a 2017 law that decriminalized sex work across the country.

Texas Bill Would Require Age Verification for Online Sex Toy Sales

A new bill in the Texas state legislature would require online retailers to implement age verification of purchasers before selling “obscene devices” to anyone in that state.

New York Assemblyman Proposes Banning the Term 'Sex Work'

Republican New York Assembly Member Brian Maher has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of the term "sex work" in government documents.

Age Verification Watch: Michigan Joins the AV Club, Some Laws Just Make No Sense

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Free Speech Groups Back SCOTUS Appeal of Georgia Strip Club Tax

Two civil liberties organizations filed an amicus brief Tuesday supporting a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a case involving whether a tax specifically aimed at adult entertainment establishments violates the First Amendment.

Creator Networking App 'Plaiir' Launches

Plaiir, a mobile networking app for creators, has officially launched.

Swedish Court Rules LELO Products Do Not Infringe 'Invalid' Satisfyer Patent

A Swedish district court has ruled that a patent filed by Satisfyer parent company EIS GmbH is not valid, and therefore three products from pleasure brand LELO are not in violation.

North Dakota House Committee Questions Anti-Porn 'Public Health Hazard' Claim

The North Dakota House of Representatives Education Committee on Monday amended a resolution that would have recognized pornography as a “public health hazard,” instead replacing that language with a call for further study into whether such a designation is appropriate.

Adult Site Broker Relaunches Site

Adult Site Broker has relaunched its website with several updates.

Pink and White Productions Relaunches PinkLabel.TV

Pink and White Productions has relaunched its PinkLabel.tv streaming platform.

Show More