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• 18 Jul 09
  

  Patrick O'Keefe
  • U.S. District Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams also ordered Kevin Cogill to serve two months of home confinement, subject his computers to government scrutiny and record a public service announcement for the Recording Industry Association of America.
  • A federal prosecutor pushed for a short prison term to act as a deterrent to others.
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  • • "This is the type of case where I believe the court needs to send a strong message," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig Missakian.
    • "He did lose his job as a result of this case," defense attorney David Kaloyanides said.
    • Kaloyanides said he hoped the ads would target fans who upload and download copyrighted works by explaining to them that they're really hurting their favorite bands.
    • "You need to reach the fans," he said. "He (Cogill) speaks their language."
• 15 Jul 09
  

  Jonathan Bailey

  120 blogger gunsandroses leak criminal

  • U.S. District Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams also ordered Kevin Cogill to serve two months of home confinement, subject his computers to government scrutiny and record a public service announcement for the Recording Industry Association of America.
  • "It doesn't help to educate the public of the importance of respecting copyright law when you become too heavy-handed with punishment," Kaloyanides said.

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