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They shouldn't go to jail for copyright infringement, even in the US it is not considered as a crime.

Article in English: http://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bay-appeal-verdict-101126...




Copyright infringement in the US is absolutely a crime, and 4-5 year sentences are not uncommon:

http://www.cybercrime.gov/ip.html




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