, The Associated Press 2004-08-20
A woman in Milwaukee and her ex-boyfriend are under orders to pay thousands to the recording industry. A man in California refinanced his home to pay an $11,000 settlement. A year after it began, the industry's legal campaign against Internet music piracy is inching through the federal courts, producing some unexpected twists.
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It is not even known that the RIAA could win this battle in court,since everyone has either settled or lost by default.
If just one person could stand tough and fight this juggernaut in court, its possible the whole thing could be ended.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has a fund set up to help defend those sued for copyright infringement.
Unfortunately they are severely underfunded, so if you really want to help, give some money to their cause. And no, I am not affiliated with them at all, just aching to see anyone be able to stand up to these monumental bullies in court.
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