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RIAA Drops Suit Against Santangelo

Posted by Zonk on from the christmas-presents dept.

VE3OGG writes "The RIAA, in an expected motion, has recently dismissed the case against Patti Santangelo, one of the most famous targets of the RIAA lawsuits. The mother of five was described by the judge presiding as an 'internet-illiterate parent, who does not know Kazaa from kazoo.' While this is good news, the RIAA is still pursuing its case against two of Mrs. Santangelo's children. To make matters worse, the RIAA has also dismissed the case 'without prejudice', meaning that they could, in theory, take action against her again later on. The RIAA alleges that Santangelo's children downloaded and subsequently distributed more than 1,000 songs. The damages they seek are presently unknown"

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  1. Now that she's off, the kids are a cinch by Vengeance_au · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now that she's off, the kida are a cinch - she just has to sit them down and have a stern talking-to.

    I mean, thats the new industry standard, isn't it?

  2. I'll ask it... by SoundGuyNoise · · Score: 5, Funny
    Won't somebody think about the children?!?!?

    Seriously, who will think of them? If they are the parent's responsibility, and the charges against the parent are dismissed, what will protect them against the blood-thirsty lawyers?

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  3. kazoo? by bananaendian · · Score: 4, Funny

    well I did't know what kazoo was either.

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  4. Re:Article Text by arniebuteft · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...and that the son had been implicated in statements from his best friend

    f*cking snitches... "I know it was you Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!"