RIAA Wins in Capitol Records v. Jammie Thomas

The RIAA scored a victory in its first file sharing lawsuit to go before a jury. Defendent Jammie Thomas was ordered to pay $220,000 ($9,250 each for 24 songs).

Here are the Ars Technica postings that deal with the case:

• "With Trial Date Looming, RIAA Tries to Avoid Facing a Jury"
• "File-sharing on the Docket: Groundbreaking RIAA Case Goes to Trial Tuesday"
• "First RIAA Trial Gets Under Way with Jury Selection, Opening Statements"
• "Sony BMG's Chief Anti-Piracy Lawyer: 'Copying' Music You Own Is 'Stealing'"
• "RIAA Anti-P2P Campaign a Real Money Pit, According to Testimony"
• "Judge Bars RIAA President from Testifying in Capitol Records v. Thomas"
• "Debate over 'Making Available' Jury Instruction as Capitol v. Thomas Wraps Up (Updated)"
• "RIAA Trial Verdict Is In: Jury Finds Thomas Liable for Infringement"

Further coverage about the verdict can be found in these CNET News.com articles:

• "Four Reasons Why the RIAA Won a Jury Verdict of $220,000"
• "RIAA Wins Key Victory; Accused File Sharer Must Pay $220,000"

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