Attorneys for streaming fraudster Michael Smith request probation rather than prison time for their client, downplaying the severity of his crimes. Michael Smith, the man who generated millions by mass-uploading AI-generated songs and garnering billions of plays, has pled guilty…
IndustryFirst reported 25 sept, 22:56 / 1 outlet
Is Streaming Fraud a Victimless Crime? Facing Prison Time, Streaming Fraudster Michael Smith Argues Fake Streams ‘A Drop in the Ocean’ for Artist Royalties
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