The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy
In 2001, O.J. Simpson's home was raided by the FBI as part of a satellite TV piracy investigation. The raid revealed that he possessed equipment associated with illegal telecommunications services. This incident led to DirecTV suing him for piracy, highlighting a lesser-known chapter in his controversial life.
- ▪O.J. Simpson was sued by DirecTV for satellite TV piracy in 2001.
- ▪The FBI raided his home during a two-year investigation into drug and piracy activities.
- ▪Simpson was found to have equipment linked to the illegal theft of telecommunications services.
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If he did it The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy In 2001, the FBI raided O.J.’s house and found smartcards, bootloaders. Nate Anderson – May 22, 2026 7:00 am | 29 Credit: Getty Images Credit: Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Imagine the life of a federal judge in the Southern District of Florida back in 2005. On Monday, you hold a hearing on contested legislation. On Tuesday, you rule in a national security case.
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