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United States v. Shabazz

724 F.2d 1536 (1984)

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United States v. Shabazz

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
724 F.2d 1536 (1984)

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Facts

Karriem Al-Amin Shabazz (defendant) was convicted of violating United States copyright laws by reproducing and selling pirated 8-track and cassette tapes of popular music. Shabazz used sophisticated audio equipment and large amounts of blank tapes to make his duplicates. Shabazz ordered labels that listed the musicians and songs and hired three employees to review work orders and reproduce selected tapes with a high-speed duplicator. The employees checked the tapes for music selection and sound quality, and the tapes were individually wrapped in cellophane and placed in boxes to be sold. After his conviction, Shabazz appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, arguing that the government failed to prove that any of the tapes were made for commercial profit as required under the copyright statute.

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Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Jones, J.)

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