antiMUSIC - Piracy Bill Passes

Piracy Bill Passes

04/20/05
. (FMQB) Today the House Of Representatives approved the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005 today, legislation that will greatly increase the penalties for bootlegging music and films. The bill bans the act of sharing a song online before it has been released, or sharing a movie before its video release, with a maximum penalty of up to five years in jail and a $250,000 fine. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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