Man Convicted of Federal Hacking Charges Despite Lack of Hacking
Abuse of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Abuse of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Claim he "unjustly enriched" himself
The hell is taking so long?
Will pay $1.6 million (which is apparently a fine, not another bribe)
Man being tried for accessing a database he was given the password to
Not because they realized it was stupid, sadly
Could face up to 15 years in prison
Jeffrey Skilling serving a 24 year sentence for company's collapse
While saying its ok with some e-mail privacy fixes
Figured out how to access personal data of customers
Why do people keep accusing them of overzealous prosecution?
Feds also accused of seizing evidence without a warrant.
Does not think piling on of federal charges in order to scare out a plea deal is an issue
Federal monitor sought
Apparently attempting to browbeat defendants into accepting pleas is discretion
But only in "an extraordinary circumstance."
Had to justify bringing up federal charges for essentially breaking into a closet
Novel way to try to snag some more revenue for the United States Postal Service
Judge says constitutional rights of Iraq War veteran were violated when he was shot by a cop during a crisis negotiation
Another round of review on Reddit
Calls for changes to federal anti-hacking laws
Company says it responded the best it could to financial situation
Do they really not understand how much competition there is in this market?
Criticized for not charging bankers with crimes
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz a real piece of work, isn't she?
Both sides of Calif. Prop. 8 case visit Department of Justice
Eric Holder has already issued proposals to three proposals for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Supreme Court shows some relevant timing taking on the case of a federal law run amok
Federal law being used against woman trying to get revenge on husband's mistress
Not happy about zealous prosecution
Swartz's case far from an anomaly
Aaron Swartz's death inspires effort to scale back federal authority
Would update law to exempt violations of Internet terms of services from criminal prosecution
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