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Thomas case reveals obscene penalties for P2P downloaders: <Update>Further note from Ray Beckerman from Recording Industry v The People on the issue of whether MediaSentry's downloading would suffice for the distribution charge see Investigator Downloading section below: "There still has to be sale or other transfer of ownership, or rental, lease, or lending. And the dissemination has to...; Tags: Distribution, P2P, RIAA, Verdict, Judge, Investigator Downloading, Thomas, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-09-25

Brittany's story: a tale of heroism amid RIAA abuse: Brittany Kruger may be a scared young lady but she has also proven to be a brave advocate for victims, like herself, of RIAA Mafia shake-downs, arm-twisting and assorted rough stuff. According to Ray Beckerman Brittany and her father's willingness to expose the fact that MediaSentry violated Michigan law by...; Tags: RIAA, College Student, Michigan, Person, Brittany, P2Pnet, Litigation, Piracy, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2009-03-01
RIAA loses $222K verdict against Jammy Thomas: The $222,000 verdict against Jammy Thomas for copyright infringement by P2P is no more. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Davis dismissed the verdict PDF, saying it was based on the faulty "making available" theory of distribution. Thomas will face a new trial, in which the RIAA will have to prove...; Tags: Distribution, P2P, RIAA, Verdict, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-09-25