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Judge Slashes ‘Appalling’ $1.5 Million File Sharing Verdict to $54,000
- makecheck 15y agoRight, because $54,000 wouldn't be appalling either. A song is worth a dollar, which means $24 is the maximum actual theft here (but one could argue that since the industry is willing to sell songs for less as albums, they aren't "worth" a dollar either...more like 25 cents). Restitution might demand a small fine, such as $50 or $100. That means this person should be liable at worst about $100. So what the hell, exactly, is wrong with the music industry and the legal system? I would think it's largely a matter of doing math, and comparing this to other small theft cases like taking a candy bar from a store.
- benologist 15y agoRetail price != punishment.