French security researcher fined

[iago]

http://www.securityfocus.com/news/10659

He wasn't actually fined for posting exploit code, he was fined for allegedly using a pirated version of the software to develop the exploit. 

[Newby]

Tegam argued a warez version of its software was used in Tena's tests and claimed that he decompiled or disassembled ViGuard and distributed part of its source code on his website. Tena denies these accusations. Tegam claims tens of thousands of ViGuard users in France. However, the product is little used outside the country.

In other words..

"How dare you find flaws in our program! Instead of thanking you and fixing the bugs, we'll just sue you instead!"