[Steve_Seattle]

I don't think there is anything noteworthy about her being 12. Kids that age do a lot of shoplifting and petty-thievery, so why is this so shocking?

[Steve_Seattle]

" . . . so why is this so shocking?"

Upon further reflection, I'll answer my own question: the media is emphasizing this girl to make the music industry look bad. I'm surprised how many people in FR are taking the view that the theft of proprietary material is ok.