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[ NNSquad ] Undercover Cops and Politicians Escape BitTorrent Lawsuits
Undercover Cops and Politicians Escape BitTorrent Lawsuits
http://j.mp/q6cfK1 (TorrentFreak)
"Besides undercover cops, the adult entertainment company also has a
policy of dismissing their cases against military personnel stationed
oversees, according to the lawyer. The dead and famous are not
settlement material either. "Several of the John Doe Defendants have
died prior to being identified. Several John Does have been public or
political figures who Plaintiff did not choose to sue," White writes.
Although it's no surprise that dead people are not the easiest group
to settle with, it's unclear why politicians and public figures have
to be excluded. This group generally speaking can afford to pay a
settlement fee, and as the settlements are undisclosed the press would
never find out. It's also possible, however, they may just put up an
embarrassing and potentially expensive fight."
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--Lauren--
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