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Feds Seek 46 Months Prison For AI Music Fraudster Michael Smith

Prosecutors urge a judge to sentence Michael Smith to 46 months in prison for stealing millions in royalties from songwriters via streaming fraud.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 29 Sept 2026 · updated 3h ago

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  1. Feds Want Nearly 4 Years in Prison for AI Music Fraudster Who ‘Stole Millions’ Rolling Stone
  2. Feds Say AI Music Fraudster Deserves Prison For Stealing Royalties From ‘Hard-Working Songwriters’ Billboard

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