Ashcroft Targets Illicit Distribution Of Movies, Music

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Dave Farber  +1 412 726 9889



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From: "Rob D'Ovidio" <dovidio@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: dave@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:07:33 -0400
Subj: Re: [IP] Ashcroft Targets Illicit Distribution Of Movies, Music

Dave,

I would like to comment on Barry's response to news about 
the DoJ's p-2-p investigation/arrest.  Regardless of what 
one's opinion is on the swapping of copyrighted goods via p-
2-p networks, the facts surrounding this particular 
investigation clearly DO NOT insinuate that p-2-p criminal 
investigations have become a priority for the DOJ.  
One "federal law-enforcement action targeting distribution 
of copyrighted materials over so-called peer-to-peer 
networks" does not make a priority.

Does Barry have evidence to suggest that resources are being 
pulled away from the hunt for OBL and funneled towards an 
organized DoJ fight against p-2-p networks?  We clearly 
should not expect the DoJ to ignore other types of 
investigations.

Baseless accusations do nothing but foster unwarranted fear 
and lead to a mis-informed public.



Rob D'Ovidio