Joseph String, a former voice engineer for the famous rapper Emineem, was accused of stealing the songs of the non -source rapper and selling them in exchange for the leading cryptocurrency in the market, Bitcoin (BTC).
These allegations, which were detailed in a criminal complaint filed in Michigan, revealed that String sold 25 incomplete paths to a Canadian buyer for nearly $ 50,000 in the encrypted currency.
Unpublished paths for Bitcoin
According to To Federal Public Prosecutors, STRANGE, 46 years old, at EMINEM from 2007 to 2021 in Effigy, Michigan rapper registration studio. Public prosecutors claim that he illegally “took” the music that has not been released, and after interviewing a man online, it is easy to sell these tracks in exchange for Bitcoin.
The complaint states that Effigy employees discovered some stolen songs available on various online platforms, including YouTube and Reddit, which prompted an investigation into the FBI.
Wadi Fink, String’s lawyer, confirmed that a Criminal complaint It consists of allegations that have not yet been tested in the courtroom. “It is important for people to understand that the criminal complaint is just a set of allegations signed by the Public Prosecutor and published it with a press statement,” he said, stressing the assumption of innocence until it was proven guilty.
A spokesman for E -Hinim expressed his deep concern about the accident, which highlighted the great damage that caused the rapper Artistic heritage The financial losses incurred by those participating in the creative process.
The spokesman said, “The huge financial losses incurred by many creators and collaborators who deserve protection for decades of their work cannot be exaggerated,” the spokesman said.
Violation of copyright and stolen goods
Strange faces serious charges, including criminal violation of copyright and transition between states to stolen goods. If he is convicted of copyright violation, he may face up to Five years in prison A fine of $ 250,000. The statements between states carry a possible maximum penalty of ten years behind bars.
Interestingly, the investigation revealed that Strange was “severely involved” in the world of bitcoin and mining in the encrypted currency. The witnesses indicated that he insisted on receiving only payment in Bitcoin, details that add another layer of complexity to the case.
This incident is not the first time that Emineem has problems with the leaked music. In 2002, Unauthorized tracks From his album “The Eminm Show” was sold online before its official release, which forced the rapper to accelerate the release of the album to alleviate financial damage.
At the time of this report, Bitcoin is traded at $ 84,139, which is a 14 % spread on a monthly basis after the huge markets that occurred last month.
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