http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/18/...ine/index.html
Mother of 4, works for an Indian tribe in Minnesota. Sued by the RIAA for $1.9 million dollars. yeah, she's paying that one.
This same judge threw out the case the first time, citing some language he couldn't understand. The jury determined to fine her a lesser amount then. The same judge gets the case again, and this time sees fit to give the OK to a $1.9 million dollar fine for 24 songs downloaded.
Doesn't this violate the US 8th amendment?
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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Pretty ridiculous if you ask me.