Cox Is Liable for Pirating Subscribers, Ordered to pay $25 million

Today marks the end of a crucial case that will define how U.S. Internet providers deal with online piracy in the future. Following a two-week trial a Virginia federal jury reached a verdict earlier today (pdf), ruling that Cox is guilty of willful contributory copyright infringement. The case was initiated by BMG Rights Management, which held the ISP responsible for tens of thousands of copyright infringements that were committed by its subscribers.
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