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When the RIAA sued a 12-year-old for MP3 piracy
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David Farquhar
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Sept. 10, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
Copyright
Music
retro computing
legal issues
Music Industry
Intellectual Property
MP3 piracy
Summary
The blog post reflects on a significant incident from 22 years ago when the RIAA initiated lawsuits against individuals for MP3 piracy, highlighting a case involving a 12-year-old honors student.
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