Motion to Dismiss Denied

P2P Net report that a mother who attempted to have an RIAA claim dismissed against her on the basis that it was her daughter that had downloaded music illegally has had her motion to dismiss denied. This means that any accussed individual has to go through pre trial and most likely a trial to challenge a claim brought by the big music companies - very expensive compared to the $7,500 settlement they have offered her.

Editor, Santangelo appeal dismissed, P2P Net, 28 November 2005

Editor, Patricia Santangelo ruling, P2P Net, 29 November 2005 (Full Transcript from this link)