Ethan Agarwal Faces Lawsuit Over Downloading Adult Films
Ethan Agarwal, a tech entrepreneur from Silicon Valley and a candidate for Congress, is in the spotlight after being sued in 2019 for allegedly downloading a significant amount of adult films, including ones themed around threesomes.
The lawsuit, filed by Malibu Media, claims that Agarwal used the BitTorrent file-sharing network to illegally download and share explicit content, such as titles like “Cum In For An Orgy,” “Threeway Strip Poker,” and “Fashion Show F—ing.” Interestingly, he also had roles in films such as “Surprise Sex for Three” and “Sex for Three by the Sea.”
Malibu Media, which runs the adult website X-Art, accused Agarwal of infringing on at least 11 copyrights by obtaining these films without the necessary permissions. Investigators traced the downloaded material back to an internet connection associated with Agarwal in New York. The lawsuit was eventually settled in June 2020, though the settlement terms weren’t made public.
When contacted recently, Agarwal chose not to discuss either the adult films or the lawsuit settlement, stating, “I’m not going to comment on that. It has nothing to do with the people who live in the 17th District,” which includes areas like San Jose and Cupertino.
Having briefly run for governor in California last year, Agarwal shifted focus to his Congressional campaign in March. He did acknowledge the lawsuit in a lengthy social media post. In it, he seemed to express frustration with politicians in general, hinting at the issues surrounding his opponent, Congressman Ro Khanna. Agarwal claimed Khanna has reaped around $600 million from stock trading in recent years.
Agarwal described Khanna as “the most prolific Democratic stock trader in the history of Congress,” also criticizing his investments in industries like tobacco and pharmaceuticals. In his social media rant, he mentioned an unusual offer he received that suggested Khanna’s campaign wanted him to exit the race in exchange for future support in a presidential bid.
The campaign spokesperson for Khanna denied these claims, insisting that no attempt had been made to persuade Agarwal to withdraw. It seems there’s back-and-forth tension heating up as both candidates try to carve out their positions in this increasingly competitive race.
In a rather pointed criticism, Agarwal accused Khanna of hypocrisy, pointing out how he criticizes wealth while simultaneously profiting hugely himself. “He loves to criticize people who make a lot of money and don’t pay their fair share,” Agarwal stated. “And then he goes home and he makes eight figures a year.”
As the campaign progresses, it’s evident that the race for the 17th District is gaining intensity, sparking interest and perhaps a bit of curiosity from voters watching the unfolding drama.
