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Old 08-06-2009, 11:04 AM   #79
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Originally Posted by Shaggy View Post
Minor technicality, but there wouldn't be a DA involved. Such a case would fall under civil copyright infringement, not criminal (at least in the US). This would have to be a private suit brought by the plaintiff.

They may still get an odd reaction from the judge, but they wouldn't have to convince a DA to pursue the case.
Actually, for DMCA violations it's the DA -- violations are potentially felonies. The copyright violation would be a civil action.

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