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Copyright madness: $1 million for 7 songs

Published: 21 April, 2009, 11:06


Illustration by Campbell Laird

A U.S. student could face a $1 million fine for his passion for music. In a landmark case, he's being sued for illegally downloading just seven songs. One of the country's top law schools is ready to defend him.

 
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