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ElcomSoft Jury Denied Access to full DMCA Text

Posted by timothy on from the yours-is-not-to-wonder-why dept.

ryochiji writes "Wired Online is reporting in this article that the jury in the ElcomSoft trial requested access 'to the full copy of the DMCA to assist in their decision-making' but was declined. 'Instead, [Judge] Whyte said he would answer specific questions jurors had about portions of the law they must consider in determining ElcomSoft's guilt or innocence.' I don't know if this is common practice in the court of law, but it somehow doesn't sound right ..."

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  1. Re:It isn't that uncommon... by leviramsey · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    53c0nd p057 too!

  2. Re:It isn't that uncommon... by Twirlip+of+the+Mists · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Oops. Forgot to click "post anonymously" that time, huh? ;-)

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