Getty Files Copyright Suit over Stolen Photo Scheme on Facebook

Getty says in its claim against Walter A. Kowalczuk, filed June 8 in US District Court in Cleveland, that he and other members of the group allegedly bought and sold images using euphemisms for the sources of those images, such as “Spaghetti” for Getty and “Apples” for Associated Press. Getty says one of its licensing partners reported the Facebook group activity in March.