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Federal prosecutors try to put hacker behind bars for 25 years
As is quite usual in such cases, defense pleads insanity. They're saying he has Asperger's syndrome, which is a mild form of autism. Luckily, the prosecution have enough chat logs and other evidence showing him interacting with others "normally" to make the case that he does not really have Asperger's.
Gonzalez may face a sentence of 17 to 25 years, which would be the longest sentence ever imposed on an identity thief in the U.S.
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17
Subscribe to commentsThrushMar 22nd 2010 10:17AM
Lock him up. I have no sympathy, nor admiration for hackers.
KarlWMar 22nd 2010 11:02AM
25 years is a bit harsh. I certainly don't condone what he did, but he's not a murder or rapist.
There are also exceptions - for example, the well-known (in Britain) case of Gary McKinnon, who hacked in to the FBI to look for evidence of aliens. He is being extradited to the US, despite the fact that he did no harm to anybody. In fact, the FBI are probably lucky it was him and not somebody REALLY dangerous.
DiRTMar 25th 2010 2:59PM
These guys are criminals and deserve what they get. These are not "victim-less" crimes.
Terry BodegaMar 22nd 2010 11:23AM
Lock him up and throw away the key. I have no sympathy for someone who steals the most valuable thing of all...someone's identity. These people really do take food out of kids mouths and attack indiscriminately like a disease.
Imagine senior citizens on budgets having to deal with their identity being stolen while they can't buy food because of this a-hole.
michas_piMar 22nd 2010 2:29PM
>Asperger's syndrome
lolno
LarryCMar 22nd 2010 2:36PM
Since when does Asperger's syndrome meet the legal definition of insanity?
GiancarloMar 23rd 2010 10:07AM
Yeah, what was that all about? I'm an aspie and find this "defense" insulting (I also hope they have other evidence besides chat logs)
avidrhlMar 22nd 2010 4:30PM
The folks at 2600.org will undoubtedly have a few things to say about this. Remember that "Hackers" and Criminals are not the same thing.
BradfordMar 23rd 2010 8:35PM
indeed.
TomMar 22nd 2010 6:31PM
For that much identity theft, 25 years doesn't seem long enough. That number of stolen credit cards is staggering and if I'd call for at least 40 years.
JackMar 22nd 2010 8:24PM
Why have all that skill go to waste? I am not saying that this is my opinion because I know nothing about the case, but why lock them up? Couldn't the US Government put his skills to good use?
He is obviously good at what he does, the US Gov may learn something from him?
enerGIMar 23rd 2010 3:11AM
Anyone that thinks 25 years is too harsh a sentence, has never had their identity stolen and gone through all the hassles to clean up the mess. Lock him up. He knew what he was doing.
bonesMar 23rd 2010 9:02AM
Identity theft is much worst than most people can imagine. People can lose their homes, cars, etc. We got hit a couple of years ago and it's still costing me today. While our credit was frozen, we couldn't buy simple things like gas or groceries.
This wasn't a 1 time incident. This was calculated and should be punished as such. 25 years is appropriate as it de-glorifies hacking.
JeremyMar 23rd 2010 11:57AM
Why would you rely that heavily on credit? Just asking...
BradfordMar 23rd 2010 8:31PM
MY GOD! Does anyone know the difference between a CRACKER (the man who got arrested is a Cracker) and a HACKER (not evil)?!?!
feraligatr8Mar 25th 2010 4:00AM
hehehe assburger syndrome.... :)
ScootahApr 19th 2010 6:37PM
As an Aspie - Fuck you mister defence lawyer! Fuck you right in the fucking ear!
Now I could see an argument for diminished capacity if the guy was in court because he'd been on the bus and noticed that the woman in front of him was wearing a g-string and the tag was showing - so he thought to save her any further embarassment he'd tuck it back in for her - That's Asperger's syndrome, not sexual harassment.
Massive identity theft scam? That's not a social oopsie that flew over his head because he's got fucking ass burgers.