The case started in 2007 when the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed a lawsuit against Thomas-Rasset claiming she had illegally shared 1700 songs.
The first trial concluded in October 2007 with the jury slapping Jammie with $220,000 to pay RIAA in damages which she later appealed against. A mistrial was later declared in the case.
Thomas-Rasset opted for a new trial instead of settlement. The case went up for re-trial before a new jury, who found her guilty. However, the damages were harsher than the first trial. She was ordered to pay $80,000 for each copyright infringement, mounting up to a total of $1.92 million in fines.
“We appreciate the jury’s service and that they take this issue as seriously as we do,” said Cara Duckworth, an RIAA spokeswoman. “We are pleased that the jury agreed with the evidence and found the defendant liable. Since day 1, we have been willing to settle the case and remain willing to do so.”
Thomas-Rasset asserts innocence
Just as in the first trial, Thomas-Rasset asserted her innocence. She testified that it was perhaps her ex-boyfriend or sons who were responsible for downloading and distributing the songs.
After the proceedings, teary eyed Thomas-Rasset stated, “This case has been a nightmare for me and my family. I’ve had to defend myself for something I didn’t do…It’s not fair. It’s not fair by any standard.”
She added, "There’s no way they’re ever going to get that. You can't get blood out of a turnip. I’m a mom, limited means, so I’m not going to worry about it now."
Case a landmark battle
The case has been held up as a landmark battle between the RIAA and those accused of downloading music. Most of the 30,000 lawsuits filed by record companies have escaped heavy fines due to settlement out of court.
Among the songs that Thomas-Rasset allegedly pilfered are Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" and "November Rain," Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile," Gloria Estefan's "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris," Journey's "Faithfully" and "Don't Stop Believing," Sarah McLachlan's "Building a Mystery," Aerosmith's "Cryin'," Linkin Park's "One Step Closer," Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me," No Doubt's "Bathwater" and "Hella Good," and Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills”.
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This kind of things keep on happening but it should be handled with appropriate steps by the concerned authority. :)
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I think this is fair enough punishment for her, Piracy should be restricted by all means. Thanks for sharing this article!
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You were indeed breaking the
You were indeed breaking the law when you copied cassettes. It isn't sharing when you make additional copies, it's illegal manufacture for distribution.
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yeah yeah
Lol this riaa is a stupid is bread.
And the judges an lawyers as well.
So what does that help???
the woman does not have 1.92mil so whats the point
They want to shock other like that from sharing music?
Hahahahaaha and these a re suppose to be smart people without common sense hahahahahah.
I’m sorry but How riaa want to go against filesharers from asia huh?? millions of music files are online you don’t even need kazaa or limewire anymore!
Only novice use kazzaa or limewire. To much fake files which have viruses.
Come on Riaa.
GET smart and sell your over priced music for a little price online.
Why you smart people are just not wake up!!!
You take one person down with a high fine lol hahah and think you will shock all the others.
Lol I’m sorry but we got about aeeehm 2 billion people who share music files hahahaha many of them are in the third world lol.
you going there too riaa???
You making losses coz you are all to greedy!!!
And the greed of profit making will bring you to fall!!
You just saw it with the banking system guys.
wake up before it’s to late!!!
Pirate Bay forever!!!
Pirate Bay forever!!!
more police state action
when did sharing become a crime. last thing i knew sharing was a good thing when i was a kid we use to copy casset tapes from our friends. i guess i was breaking the law then. i guess these recording people who make millions dont have enough money they said lets go after this mother who dont make as much as i do. i guess i should have taught my kids to hord all their things and be rude. but i taught my kids to love their everyone and not just the all mighty dollar. so whats next we get in troble for sharing a cup of suger because someone didn't get some money they felt was coming to them tell the music people to shove it and get a life and leave the little people alone we have enough problems now just with our goverment tring to rip us off with taxes as it. we dont need the people entertaining us tring to do it as well.
You were indeed breaking the
You were indeed breaking the law when you copied cassettes. It isn't sharing when you make additional copies, it's illegal manufacture for distribution.
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