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RIAA files lawsuits against 7 SU 'network users'

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JUNE 24, 3:20 P.M. - The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed lawsuits on June 13 against seven Syracuse University "network users," presumably students. They are being accused of copyright infringement and the RIAA is pursuing legal action on behalf of major record companies. ...

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Garrett

posted 6/25/07 @ 3:54 AM EST

What started as hysteria trying to salvage their dinosaur business turned into a nice cottage industry as the RIAA realized they could profit by suing children and their parents.

This is as ironic, and almost as obscene, as 50 Cent's life story. An industry that peddles sex, violence and criminality claiming damages because of something akin to kids sneaking and watching R rated movies on HBO.
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