Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
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Joseph Strange, a former employee of rapper Eminem who worked for the artist for 14 years, has pleaded guilty to criminal infringement of a copyright. Strange was accused of stealing and selling unreleased music belonging to the rapper that subsequently leaked onto the web last year.
Initially charged in March 2025 with both copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods, Strange now faces up to five years in prison following his guilty plea.
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Rolling Stone (US)Highlights the 14-year employment history and potential five-year prison sentence.
Variety (US)Focuses on the timeline of the online leaks and the specific charges filed in March 2025.
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