He is asking for a just resolution," Rosenbaum said. "Joel isn't asking to not be fined if found guilty of infringement. Tenebaum, of Providence, R.I., tried to settle the case for $5,000, but the offer was rejected, Debbie Rosenbaum, a spokeswoman for Tenebaum's lawyer Charles Nesson, told ABC News. She has asked the federal court for a new trial. Her attorney said Jammie Thomas-Rasset did not have the money to settle the case and contends that she still doesn't have the money for the damages she's being asked to pay. She was ordered to pay a whopping $1.92 million to the labels. The first person to be sued by recording companies on these charges was a Minnesota woman in 2007. Tenenbaum is only the second American to be slapped with such a lawsuit.
The Boston University graduate student is on trial this week for copyright infringement and could face fines up to $1 million. July 29, 2009— - Like thousands of Americans, Joel Tenenbaum likely thought little about downloading music online and sharing it with friends.īut while the 25-year-old may just be "a kid who did what kids do" - as his lawyer has said - he is paying a hefty price for the 30 songs he downloaded as a teenager six years ago.
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