Fri, 03 Feb 2006

RIAA Sues Woman Who Has Never Used a Computer

But I'm sure she's heard some on the radio: without a license! Thief! Sue her! I especially liked one of the Slashdot commenter's "quote of the day":

The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.
  -- Hunter S. Thompson

Marie Lindor, a home health aide who has never bought, used, or even turned on a computer in her life, was sued by the RIAA in Brooklyn federal court for using an 'online distribution system' to 'download, distribute, and/or make available for distribution' plaintiff's music files. She has requested a pre-motion conference in anticipation of making a summary judgment motion dismissing the complaint and awarding her attorneys fees under the Copyright Act.

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