Judge Slashes Jammie Thomas Fine to $54,000 Drew Wilson | July 26, 2011 The case is at least 4 years old now, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. Jammie Thomas trial was described as a “first of its kind” trials where a file-sharer was sued for sharing music in the US. Now, a new development has unfolded in this long-running trial which may very likely be seen as …
US Govt Urges Judge to Reject Thomas’ Unconstitutionality Claim Drew Wilson | August 15, 2009 When Jammie Thomas was fined $1.92 million for sharing 24 songs, the verdict sent shock waves throughout the world. Thomas’ lawyers then appealed the decision based on a number of factors including saying that the award was unconstitutionally high. Now, the US government, namely the Department of Justice (DoJ), is stepping in to defend the …
Jammie Thomas Wants a Retrial, Says Damages Unconstitutional Drew Wilson | July 7, 2009 For many, the very thought of going up against the record labels in the United States over file-sharing is something most aren’t exactly capable of doing – let alone three times. This is precisely what Jammie Thomas is after according to recently submitted court documents.
No Deal! Jammie Thomas to Appeal $1.92 Million Fine Drew Wilson | July 4, 2009 Is it constitutional to fine someone $1.9 Million for sharing 24 songs? Is it copyright infringement to merely place songs in a shared folder? That and many more questions might be answered in the Jammie Thomas case where she recently said that she would be appealing.
Jammie Thomas Fined $1.92 Million for Sharing 24 Songs Drew Wilson | June 18, 2009 It only took the jury a few hours to deliberate and weigh all the evidence. Jammie Thomas was originally sued for $222,000, but her new fine is now $1.92 Million. Some are already wondering whether or not such a fine is even constitutional.
RIAA Objects to Jammie Thomas Having Legal Council During Re-trial Drew Wilson | May 17, 2009 There’s been small movements in the Jammie Thomas case, but recently, the US’s first file-sharing case to make it to the US court system and receive a full trial has surged back into the headlines. The reports suggest that the current legal council wants out of the case. When Thomas asked for new legal council …
MPAA on Jammie Thomas Case – What Do You Mean we Need Evidence? Drew Wilson | June 21, 2008 It may have been an idea on the backs of the minds of many file-sharers who watch p2p on trial in the United States, but when it’s just about an admission from the copyright lobby, it’s a whole different story.
EFF Files Amicus Brief on Jammie Thomas Trial, Demands Re-Trial Drew Wilson | June 20, 2008 Can you really sue for attempted copyright infringement? The EFF doesn’t think so and has filed an amicus brief arguing that the major record labels must prove infringement actually took place before claiming copyright infringement.
