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Aloisius
725 days ago
The $150K/song isn't a government fine, but rather statutory damages awarded to the plaintiff (the copyright holder), so it isn't limited by the prohibition on Excessive Fines.
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q1w2
725 days ago
It was also never awarded - it's a made-up number.
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