A man accused of stealing and selling unpublished music
A man was accused of stealing and selling EMINEM music that was not released and that leaked to the web earlier this year.
Federal Public Prosecutors accused former Eminem employee Joseph String of violating copyright and transportation between states of stolen goods after he was claimed that he had sold rapper’s music for individuals who put more than 25 online songs in January.
In a joint statement with diverseEyenim Dennis Denihay spokesman said that rapper was pleased with the latest developments in the case. “Emineim and his team appreciate the efforts made by the FBI to conduct comprehensive investigations, which led to charges against Joe Stying,” he said. “The great damage caused by a reliable employee in the artistic legacy and creative integrity cannot be exaggerated, not to mention the tremendous financial losses incurred by many creators and collaborators who deserve protection for decades of their work. We will continue to take all the steps necessary to protect the art of Eminem and will not stop anything.”
According to a criminal complaint, it was filed today and reviewed diverseStrange was a former EMINEM audio engineer from 2007 to 2021 who worked in the registration studio in Ferndale, Michigan, and had access to the music that leaked. After hitting the web paths in January, many studio employees called the Federal Investigation Office when discovered that unconfined music was available online.
The FBI has set many individuals who bought unprecedented music, including one called Doja Rat, who said he paid $ 50,000 to songs. Doja Rat stated that Strange claimed that she had more than 300 songs and handwritten panels. The FBI has also identified many other individuals including Kali Kush and ATL who participated in purchasing an EMINEM song.
The FBI agents searched the String residence on January 28 and seized solid drives that contained copies of E -Hinim’s music. Financial records revealed strange payments for the sale that was sold. The deposit file states that it is more than EMINEM 25 songs, recorded between 1999 and 2018, making it online without his consent. In addition, John Fisher, the director of EMINEM, told FBI officials that Strange has no salad to own files.
In a general statement, American lawyer Julie Beck said, “Protecting intellectual property from thieves is very important in protecting the exclusive rights of creators and protecting their original work from reproduction and distribution by individuals who seek to benefit from the creative production of others.”
“This investigation confirms the FBI’s commitment to the intellectual property protection of artists from exploitation by individuals who are illegally profitable,” added Cheyvorya Gibson, the special agent responsible for the FBI in Michigan. “Thanks to the MATHERS MUSIC StuDIO, FBI agents of the Auckland County County managed to enforce federal laws quickly and ensure Joseph String accountable for his actions.”
If convicted of copyright violation, Strange is facing a maximum of five -year prison and a fine of $ 250,000. He also faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if he is charged with transporting the states of stolen goods.
