A federal judge in Boston has rejected an attempt by the RIAA to acquire the names of Boston College and MIT students suspected of online music piracy. US District Judge Joseph L Tauro said that under federal rules, the subpoenas, which were issued in Washington, cannot be served in Massachusetts. This is the latest in a long line of criticism for the way the RIAA is conducting its campaign to force ISPs and colleges to identify individual downloaders.
Aug 12, 2003
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Judge denies RIAA access to Boston College and MIT student details
US District Judge Joseph L Tauro has rejected RIAA subpoenas seeking the names of Boston College and MIT students suspected of online music piracy.