DISH Network Statement in Response to the U.S. District Court
for the Central District of California Ruling in EchoStar vs.
NDS Group
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 15, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News
Network) -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the
following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for
the Central District of California ruling in the EchoStar vs.
NDS Group:
"We are pleased that after four weeks of testimony on all the
facts, the jury concluded that NDS violated the Federal
Communications Act and the California Penal Code. We will
continue to vigorously prosecute those individuals and companies
that engage in stealing our satellite signals. While we are
disappointed in the jury's damages award, we are pleased that
NDS will be responsible for our attorney fees in this case, and
that we were completely vindicated on NDS' meritless
counterclaims."
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) provides more than 13.815
million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer
satisfaction which has surpassed major cable companies for seven
years running. DISH Network customers also enjoy access to a
premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders (DVRs),
hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International
channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV
applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies
in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price
options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the
DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a
free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is
included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300
company. Visit
www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474)
for more information.
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SOURCE: DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation
Media Contact:
Parker McConachie
202-441-5187
press@echostar.com
