Posted on 04/30/2010 12:21:13 PM PDT by SmithL
KNOXVILLE — A federal jury this afternoon convicted Sarah Palin e-mail intruder David C. Kernell of felony destruction of records to hamper a federal investigation and misdemeanor unlawfully obtaining information from a protected computer.
The jury acquitted Kernell, 22, of wire fraud.
It remains deadlocked on felony identity theft.
It’s unclear if U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Phillips will order the jurors, in their fourth day of deliberations, to continue.
(Excerpt) Read more at knoxnews.com ...
The Hacker Case Verdict
Today at 12:27pm
My family and I are thankful that the jury thoroughly and carefully weighed the evidence and issued a just verdict. Besides the obvious invasion of privacy and security concerns surrounding this issue, many of us are concerned about the integrity of our country’s political elections. America’s elections depend upon fair competition. Violating the law, or simply invading someone’s privacy for political gain, has long been repugnant to Americans’ sense of fair play. As Watergate taught us, we rightfully reject illegally breaking into candidates’ private communications for political intrigue in an attempt to derail an election.
I want to thank the public servants who worked so hard on this case, particularly the jurors who gave up precious time from their jobs and families to listen to the evidence and reach a decision.
My family and I appreciate the good people of Knoxville, Tennessee, who showed us true Southern hospitality. We can’t wait to visit again – but without having a subpoena in hand.
- Sarah Palin
http://www.facebook.com/notes/sarah-palin/the-hacker-case-verdict/384534143434
Well, I guess it sounds like it’s time for someone to hack a leading Democrat’s email account.
After all, it will just be a misdemeanor.
Well, if he serves federal time, that’s where he needs to hold on to the soap.
No good time, long, long sentences, guys who have no outlet for...well, you know.
But it should be no problem. Liberals support homosexuality. He’ll have his chance to put his money where his...nevermind.
The question is whether these are felonies and
whether the judge wants to discourage such political thugery.
Anybody know what the sentencing guidelines are for the felony conviction? Is there a minimum?
There’s a felony and a misdemeanor. The felony carries max $250,000 fine and 20 years jail.
However, no one should try doing the same to a prominent Democrat politician and expect the same lack of accountability and punishment.
And what’s the least he can get?
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I don’t know what discretion they have on this. Federal sentencing guidelines are pretty strict.
They might want to make an example of him vis-a-vis identity theft, but my guess is that he’ll get the minimum. Rich politically-connected snot and his father are probably mortified enough at the conviction.
He was also found guilty of one felony, acquitted on one charge and mistrial on one. The prosecution can retry him on the mistrial charge. A misdemeanor charge can result in one year or less in prison. The felony charge carries up to 5 years in prison and $250,000 fine.
The kids life is going to be ruined now as he is a convicted felon, as he deserves.
The 2 counts equal max 25 years and 500,000 fine.
I don’t know what the judge will do.
Also, the misdemeanor has these maximums:
Count three: unlawful computer access
Maximum 5 years in prison
$250,000 fine
He cannot vote for his father until the Dims have their way on giving felons, DC, Puerto Rico, and illegal aliens the vote.
whoops, the one charge carries a 20 year maximum...The kid is screwed big time if the judge decides to hammer him.
Actually, I think it’s more poignant if it’s Sarah Q. Citizen.
Of course, if somebody hacks into my Yahoo account, nobody will care about the spam I receive.
he may need a firewall to keep out the spam...
Count four: obstruction of justice
Maximum 20 years in prison
$250,000 fine
Five years supervised release
He intended to harm the campaign.
Serious prison time for the punk.
He intended to harm her personally and he did.
He also harmed Bristol.
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