Felony?

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From: Maelstrom
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 22:27

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http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-1026715.html

Peer-to-peer users who swap copyrighted files could be in danger of becoming
federal felons, under a new proposal backed by Democrats in the U.S. House
of Representatives.
Their legislation, introduced Wednesday, would punish an Internet user who
shares even a single file without permission from a copyright holder with
prison terms of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000.

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From: "Maelstrom" <xxx@cwru.edu>
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Subject: Felony?
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:27:45 -0400
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