Sixteen people have been accused by the Recording Industry Association of using the University of New Mexico's computer network to illegally download music.
The Association has asked the University to track them down, using IP addresses and other information.
The University is being asked to send the culprits a letter explaining that they have a chance to resolve copyright infringement claims against them for about $3500 each, before a lawsuit is filed.
The Association has threatened to subpoena UNM officials to obtain the identities of the 16 people.
The Association claims that theft on college campuses continues at high levels.
Moira Gerety, UNM's director of computing for information technology services, said "We really feel as a university very uncomfortable being in the middle.

Associated Press, May 3, 2007. Story in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
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Illegal Music Downloads

You thieves out there take warning! The possee is in full cry and hot pursuit!