Detroit: Former Eminem employee admits copying and selling unreleased music

By Erick León

Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement for his involvement in reproducing and selling unreleased Eminem music. Eastern District of Michigan prosecutors announced the plea on October 22.

Strange had worked for the artist, whose name is Marshall Mathers. The case concerns works not authorized for public distribution. The admission establishes his responsibility for the charge; this publication neither reproduces nor links to recordings obtained without authorization.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice: Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Criminal Infringement of Copyright. Statement dated October 22, 2026.

Original Spanish article, published October 25, 2026.

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