Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2011-03-14/Death of Khaled Mohamed Saeed

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Request details

Where is the dispute?

A non-free photo is being used in the Death of Khaled Mohamed Saeed. A consensus of Fair Use was determined by an Admin at a Non-free content review. The consensus was not unanimous, however, and objections have been raised that the image is in violation of policy.

The list of the users involved.

Others involved in the Non-free content review.

Acceptance of Mediation

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What is the dispute?

The photo was being discussed here Wikipedia:Non-free content review. Three hours before the photo was scheduled for deletion, a consensus process was rushed (closed after 2 hours –– unbecoming behavior for an administrator) and consensus was reached that yes, Fair Use was established.

Editors variously object that consensus violates of criteria #1, 2, 5, 6, 8 AND 10 of NFCC, including the Image Use Policy.

Statement by USchick

The photo is a direct copyright violation. The image has not been published in a credible source, it has only appeared on a Facebook page. It does not meet the

burden of proof
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Policy:

burden of proof
.

What would you like to change about this?

Since copyright is a serious violation, I would like someone to review the policy, apply it to this case, and have their decision be binding. Preferably a legal opinion from the Foundation.

How do you think we can help?

By enforcing the copyright policy.

Mediator notes

  • Closed. The requester has indicated that this case has been resolved. If the parties need the Mediation Cabal's assistance at any time, please feel free to open a new case. --
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Administrative notes

Discussion

Thank you, this has already been resolved and can be closed. USchick (talk) 14:28, 29 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]