Photographer sues AFP for 120 million US Dollars over photos taken from Twitter

A photographer is suing AFP and Getty Images for 120 million US Dollars over photos that he had taken in Haiti after the earthquake and which he had shared on Twitter. I find it remarkable that this story doesn’t get more attention because it shows just how much trouble you can get into if you take photos from social media platforms without making sure that you have the necessary rights. I know a lot of organization who don't take copyright too serious - this case shows why you should! http://sm4good.com/2012/05/14/photographer-sues-afp-120-million-twitterp...