Lawyer: Jackson theft accused will prove innocence

Mar 07, 2012

(AP) -- A lawyer for two Michael Jackson fans accused of stealing unreleased music by the late King of Pop from Sony's computers says the men are confident they can prove their innocence in court.

Karen Todner says James Marks and Jamie McCormick "are eager to point out to Michael Jackson's fans and family that they would never do anything to harm the legacy that is Michael Jackson's music."

In a statement Wednesday, she also quoted Jackson: "Lies run sprints but the truth runs marathons."

The two British men were arrested last year after noticed a breach of its systems.

Marks, 26, and McCormick, 25, pleaded not guilty last week at Leicester Crown Court in central England. They were freed on bail and are due to stand trial in January.

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Royale
not rated yet Mar 07, 2012
Is this a typo, or in England do you need to prove innocence? Over here in the States it's the burden of the state to prove guilt.
tadchem
not rated yet Mar 07, 2012
If Sony placed unencrypted files on an internet server without protection they have no standing to claim violations of property rights.
They should *expect* internet visitors will view and copy files. It would be the same if an automaker parked a prototype design for their next model on a public street, and some passerby photographed it and published the photo.
The responsibility for protection of intellectual and artistic property lies with the owner. The use of muscle is not an effective protection - only a sometimes-effective means of intimidation.
Sony, if you want to keep a secret, don't leave your stuff where everyone can see it!

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