Judge Backs Amazon, Raps Feds Over Book Records 113
netbuzz alerts us to a ruling in federal court that has just been made public. US Magistrate Judge Stephen Crocker told the Feds to lay off Amazon in denying prosecutors' requests for records of who bought what books at the online retailer. The judge wrote, "The [subpoena's] chilling effect on expressive e-commerce would frost keyboards across America." Prosecutors had demanded 24,000 transaction records from Amazon, all in service of convicting a city official on charges of fraud and tax evasion. In the end they found customer information on the official's PC, where they should have looked in the first place.
like how they do in prison (Score:5, Funny)
When I read that, I added an extra "e" in there, but I guess that's just wishful thinking.
This is America Right? (Score:4, Funny)
We're talking about America right? That happened in America? You're kidding me! The same America with warrantless wiretaps and everything! I don't believe you!
Wait... what's that... fascism does not rule in America like some people on the internet say. You've lost me now. Crackpot!!
Re:like how they do in prison (Score:3, Funny)
Wait a minute... oh... you're a naughty boy!
Re:That's right! (Score:4, Funny)
Sounds like a cool judge. (Score:3, Funny)
Oh, man, I want this guy if I'm ever in trouble with the law.
Re:Amazon has dangerous material (Score:3, Funny)
Oh good (Score:3, Funny)