Piracy & Plunder by North Carolina!

An extensive list of the press coverage surrounding Allen v. Cooper. This lawsuit arises out of the retrieval of Blackbeard’s pirate ship. According to the complaint filed in the case, North Carolina was not content to use Nautilus Productions videography as agreed and began making unauthorized copies, covering up their misconduct and passing and amending legislation to protect their copyright infringements. Defendants in addition to the Governor and the State include employees of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Friends of Queen Anne’s Revenge non-profit. PRESS COVERAGE