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Originally Posted by furrygirl
TampaToker: I had a good idea today while looking at some of the news stories. What about finding a lawyer to help (pro bono) to sue all the media outlets that used Zoey photos without permission, and take that money and donate it to her family? Rob from the assholes, give to her family- sounds like a fitting bit of Robin Hood justice against the bloodthirsty media who's exploited the poor girl to get ratings.
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I am pretty sure that "news" reporting is covered under the "fair use" clause of the copyright laws.
There might be some viable cases for libel, but not copyright.