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Speaking of... RIAA bullies Witnesses Into Purgatory
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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20051230-5871.html

A Michigan couple is counter-suing the RIAA after they learned that the RIAA had bullied their witnesses into lying. The story revolves around a 15-year-old girl who, when deposed, told how RIAA lawyers told her that she had to commit perjury just so they could win their case. From the article: 'Q - Did [the RIAA lawyer] tell you why he needed you to stick with your original false story? A - Because he said he didn't have a case unless I did. Q - So, he told you that he didn't have a case unless you stuck with the original false story?

This is a 15-year-old girl, telling the story of how lawyers of a major industry group told her she had to commit perjury, just so they could win their case. Some might call that racketeering, and it's most certainly a highly illegal way to win a court case.

Sigh, typical... - Fri, 30 Dec 2005 7:20pm
Nik Olaz
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the RIAA doing something stupid?! WHOODA THUNK IT!?!?!?! - Sat, 31 Dec 2005 2:20am
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