Juror Michael Hegg stated
"The jury was convinced that Thomas was a pirate after hearing evidence that the Kazaa account RIAA investigators were monitoring matched Thomas' internet protocol and modem addresses."
It's a good thing cloning modems is impossible, or something.
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Perhaps there was no evidence of her sharing the files?
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If there were no evidence of her sharing the files then they would not have been submitted as such.
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I would presume the files need to be downloaded by the person filing the claim in order to prove they were distributed.
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No, "Making available" is sufficient. The actual act of distribution is largely irrelevant. Think of it as "intent to supply" - it does not actually have to take place to be an offence.
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I can create an mp3 of white noise and put it on p2p naming it after a popular song by a popular band. I wouldn't be breaking any laws in doing so.
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Actually, you would.