12-year-old RIAA victim settles

The RIAA's bullying tactics against a 12-year-old girl and her mother have worked.

Brianna Lahara, who was on the RIAA sue 'em all list for listening to online music, will pay $2000 to the record labels' personal police force so she or her mother won't have to appear in court.

"[...] as this case illustrates, parents need to be aware of what their children are doing on their computers," said Mitch Bainwol said in one of his first public utterances since taking over from Hilary Rosen as RIAA boss.

Brianna aparently believed that by paying Sharman Networks $29.99 for its so-called ad-free Kazaa, she was entitled download wharever songs she wanted.

In the meanwhile, the RIAA says it's agreed to settle with other victims for around $3,000 - but that the price for anyone who wants to settle out of court is going to go up.