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Arrested File-Sharing Admins Face Jail, $700,000 Fines

Monday, May 30th, 2011

The alleged operators of one of France’s most popular file-sharing links forums have been arrested. The site, known as Liberty Land, had been in operation since 2009 and had 800,000 members. It provided links to a wide variety of material including movies, music and software. Three men, aged between 25 and 30, now face jail sentences of up to 5 years and fines of $700,000.

Source: Arrested File-Sharing Admins Face Jail, $700,000 Fines

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Piracy Rises In France Despite Three Strikes Law

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

In the first few months following the adoption of the three-strikes anti-piracy legislation in France, online piracy has increased significantly. Instead of stopping, file-sharers are seeking alternatives to bypass the new law. Perhaps even more striking is that new research reveals that disconnecting file-sharers will actually hurt the revenues of the music industry.

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Six Ways File-Sharers Will Neutralize 3 Strikes

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

After extended legal battles, France’s President Sarkozy finally got his way. This year will see some of the most aggressive anti-piracy action against citizens which, if ministers are to be believed, will dramatically reduce online piracy. This might be possible, if the measures weren’t so easily circumvented.

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