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by tensor 5257 days ago
The difference between wrongful accusation and defamation of character is often a fine line, let alone damages due to lost revenues and customers by being in jail. I imagine that their clients are not to impressed when the person they contracted is in prison.

I would hope that they would be damn sure when taking such drastic measures. This designer is not even a US citizen nor does he live or reside in the US. Is the onus really on a designer to vet all customers for the legality of every country on earth?

Without knowing details, it sure does seem strange to arrest the designer.