Axel Braun to BitTorrent Pirates: 'Heads Will Roll'

LOS ANGELES — Despite a setback after a federal judge quashed his company's request to subpoena BitTorrent user identities, Axel Braun says he plans to continue his legal battle against file sharers who steal his content.

"Heads will roll," Braun told XBIZ. "I said it once, and I'll say it again, Fuck 'em all.

"I didn't get into this fight thinking it was going to be an easy one, but I can assure you that I am not quitting," he said.

Last week, U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey quashed subpoenas targeting 7,097 defendants from Axel Braun Productions' suit, which alleges the John Doe defendants poached "Batman XXX: A Porn Parody."

Bailey ordered only one Doe defendant to remain in the suit.

"We already expected the judge's ruling in West Virginia, and our legal strategy is far more complex than just filing a lawsuit," Braun said.

Braun said he continues to retain the Adult Copyright Co. for his fight against "Batman XXX" pirates and that an announcement will be made in a week or two on further legal action.

"My lawyers have my absolute, 100 percent support, and we are moving forward," he said. "I will not let people steal from me. Period."

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 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

Venus Berlin Joins ASACP as Media Sponsor

Venus Berlin has signed on as an in-kind media sponsor for the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).

Ava Holt Stars in Latest From TGirls.xxx

Ava Holt stars with Chris Epic in the latest release from Grooby paysite TGirls.xxx, titled "Happy Wife, Happy Life."

XBIZ Miami's Host Hotel Sold Out; Additional Hotel Added

Guest rooms at XBIZ Miami’s exclusive conference venue, Goodtime Hotel in South Beach, are now completely sold out.

Brooke Tilli, Mick Blue Star in Latest From Brazzers

Brooke Tilli stars with multi-XMAs winner Mick Blue in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "En Pointe Pounding."

Reptyle to Debut Cross-Site Release 'Polar Opposites'

Reptyle will premiere its latest cross-site release, "Polar Opposites," across all six of its imprints starting Saturday.

Penthouse Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has ruled in favor of Penthouse World Media in a case against a website using an infringing domain.

Kyaa Chimera, Renee Rose Front Latest From Family Strokes

Kyaa Chimera and Renee Rose star with multi-XMAs winner Tommy Gunn in the latest release from Family Stroke.

Lilly Bell Headlines 'Maison Close' From Dorcel

2025 XMAs Girl/Girl Performer of the Year Lilly Bell stars in "Maison Close," the latest feature from Dorcel.

'Collective Corruption' Relaunches Through PAYSITE

Fetish and BDSM membership site Collective Corruption has relaunched through PAYSITE.

Milena Ray Is Hustler's 'Cover Honey' for May

Milena Ray is the Cover Honey for the May issue of Hustler Magazine and appears in a 14-page centerfold spread shot by Davide Esposito.

Show More