Can someone give me a story about someone who faced a fine for downloading copyrighted music?

Question

I need to give a persuasive speech on why downloading copyrighted music should be illegal and am looking for a startling story about a fine someone faced or something similar to help move the class. any other ideas would help as well. thanks alot

Answer 1

UA Student Convicted for Downloading Music & Movies
Posted on March 7, 2005 9:48 PM
Parvin Dhaliwal,18, a student at the University of Arizona (UA), is the first person in country to be convicted of a crime under state law for downloading music and movies. Dhaliwal pleaded guilty to possession of counterfeit marks, or unauthorized copies of intellectual property, and was sentenced to a three-month deferred jail sentence, three years of probation, 200 hours of community service and a $5,400 fine. Dhaliwal must also take a copyright class at UA and stop using file-sharing applications. What makes this conviction notable is that copyright protection is normally a federal matter.