In Maverick Recording Co.v.Harper,where Maverick Recording Co.sued Harper for copyright infringement for illegally downloaded audio files,the appeals court held that:
A)Harper's infringements were "innocent" so she should not have to pay any damages
B)Harper's infringements were "innocent" so she should only have to pay $200 per download
C)Harper's infringements were "innocent" so she should only have to pay $750 per download
D)Harper's infringements were not "innocent" so she should have to pay $750 per download
E)none of the other choices are correct

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The appeals court held that Harper's infringements were not "innocent" and therefore she should have to pay $750 per download. This is because there was evidence that Harper knew or should have known that her actions were infringing, and therefore she should be held liable for damages. The court rejected the argument that Harper's ignorance of the law should excuse her from liability.