In a shocking case of using YouTube’s Content ID system to exploit rightsholders, two men managed to extract over $23 million in revenue. They used a trusted third-party company to falsely claim ownership of over 50,000 copyrighted songs. However, their criminal activities were eventually uncovered, leading to their arrest and subsequent prison sentences. In the aftermath of the case, hundreds of disadvantaged artists affected by the scam came forward. As a result, the court has ordered the scammers to pay $3.3 million in restitution. The restitution amount was agreed upon by all parties and granted by the Arizona federal court.
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