New York police are on the rampage to shut down music and video counterfeiting, possibly fueled by the increasing number of Bruce Springsteen's "41 Shots" CDs on the streets.
Last week, police raided two major CD counterfeiting operations, and along with the help of the anti-piracy unit of the Recording Industry Association of America, made 15 felony arrests and seized almost 60,000 allegedly copied recordings, including titles of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin.
Authorities believe music and videotape knock-offs are becoming more and more common because the recording technology, particularly CD-recording, has become easily available. The 15 suspects could each get up to seven years in prison.
MUSIC REVENUE TOPPED $17B IN 2023: RIAA
Streaming subscriptions lead the charge. (3/27a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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