Well, if you invent TCP/IP so that you can then use it to commit illegal activity, then yes, you should expect to have charges levied against you. If you don't, then you're probably fine. From the post: "Nomm also admitted that he personally downloaded copyright-infringing files from the Mega websites."
Not only did he use the service he ran to knowingly pirate things himself, but that also implies that he was aware of content illegally hosted there and did nothing to stop it. Prosecution likely proved beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally assisted piracy.
You're probably safe if you don't partake in the illegal activity yourself. From the post: "Nomm also admitted that he personally downloaded copyright-infringing files from the Mega websites."
He got slapped with racketeering charges because they proved that he wasn't just "following orders" from higher-ups but actively assisting/committing criminal activity.
A programmer's going to jail because, as the original posting says: "Nomm also admitted that he personally downloaded copyright-infringing files from the Mega websites."
So, if you're employer is providing some sort of illegal service, you probably shouldn't use it yourself either unless you're OK with going to jail for it.
Not only did he use the service he ran to knowingly pirate things himself, but that also implies that he was aware of content illegally hosted there and did nothing to stop it. Prosecution likely proved beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally assisted piracy.