Woman Who Claimed RIAA Infringement Damages Were Unconstitutional Settles For $756/Song

"The settlement comes to $756 for each of the eight songs she's accused of sharing, and the details of the settlement work out that she'll be paying $110 per month for 55 months (running through February of 2013). That adds up to $6,050, which I imagine will put a crimp on Barker's spending on actual music. While she did break the law, and admitted to breaking the law, the punishment does seem way out of line with the 'crime.' It's arguable that she did any 'damage' at all to the recording industry, as there's a decent chance that she actually helped promote certain artists. "



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