[romwell]

It's absolute bullshit because the crime (copyright violation) had not been proven at the time of the transaction, and without that, how does one know they're violating copyright vs. exercising fair use rights?

It's almost circular logic.

[trogdor]

Like all elements of all crimes charged, it has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

[romwell]

>Like all elements of all crimes charged, it has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

What has to be proven?

That they got money and used it to fund the operation isn't in question.