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Music industry starts legal fight
The US music industry has started legal action against hundreds of people accused of sharing music files without permission online.
The lawsuits, filed in federal courts across the United States, had been widely expected.
The legal action is controversial, with many observers accusing the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) of being heavy-handed.
Those found guilty face fines of up to $150,000 (
The US music industry has started legal action against hundreds of people accused of sharing music files without permission online.
The lawsuits, filed in federal courts across the United States, had been widely expected.
The legal action is controversial, with many observers accusing the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) of being heavy-handed.
Those found guilty face fines of up to $150,000 (