http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/64004
Posted Nov 30, 2006 by wolfman2001

French teacher's hard-drive confiscated for downloading music

http://www.breitbart.com/news/na/061130162704.f4gdnghr.html


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The judge, in the western city of Rennes, also ordered Anne-Sophie Lainneme -- who was not present for the verdict -- to pay 2,225 euros (2,900 dollars) to two royalty collection associations.

She was additionally given a 1,200-euro fine, but its payment was suspended as long as she avoided repeating the offence.


Isn't this whole thing getting out of hand?