[OldDeckHand]

"Evidence at trial showed that Kernell became aware of a possible FBI investigation on Sept. 16, 2008, following the illegal entry into the e-mail account. The evidence further showed that Kernell began to delete records and documents with the intent to impede an anticipated FBI investigation.

When will people learn that it's not the crime, it's the cover-up that really stings. If he just would have waited for them to come and get him, he would have gotten a slap on wrist - probably just 6 mos informal probation and a $1K fine and a misdemeanor conviction.

Instead, he's now a convicted felon because he tried to cover it up.

[SuperLuminal]

"...now a convicted felon because he tried to cover it up. "

Well, his new cellmate Bubba Big Boner, will make sure he never gets to cover it up...