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Wow, this guy sounds like a tool- zero remorse whatsoever for what he did, zero indication that he feels anything but completely entitled to a hand wave and a f
by sageabilly 11y ago
Wow, this guy sounds like a tool- zero remorse whatsoever for what he did, zero indication that he feels anything but completely entitled to a hand wave and a fine. No indication that he learned from his mistake, and no indication that he wouldn't do it again if he got fired from another job.
25 years is ridiculous, for sure. Honestly, prison time at all seems like crazy overkill. However Matthew Keys comes across like the definition of whiny entitled millennial.
Any law-types able to weigh in on precedent in this sort of case? That might help to explain why they're pushing for such a ridiculous prison sentence.
- tptacek 11y agoHe's not actually facing 25 years.
- sageabilly 11y ago"But for journalist Matthew Keys, who prosecutors said illegally leaked the username and password needed to make the changes to the hacking group Anonymous, the end result may mean 25 years in prison." Probably not going to, but there's apparently a possibility or a precedent somewhere for that number to pop up.
- tptacek 11y agoYes, the story is wrong. It also contradicts itself on this point within a few grafs. https://popehat.com/2013/02/05/crime-whale-sushi-sentence-eleventy-million-years/ https://popehat.com/2013/02/05/crime-whale-sushi-sentence-el...
- monstruoso 11y agoActually he might. The way law is written, hackers are the closest thing to a terrorist. If Aaron Swartz is any indication, I expect an unfair ruling.
- tptacek 11y agoHuh? Aaron Swartz never saw a ruling.
- sarciszewski 11y agoHold on, I can translate. "Because Aaron Swartz was treated badly, any time a `hacker` appears in court, they will be treated badly because $insert_tinfoil_here."
- EStudley 11y agoThe fact that he's going to to have a really difficult time finding another job seems to be punishment enough..
- PhantomGremlin 11y agoWow, this guy sounds like a tool He'd be smart to lose the attitude before sentencing. It all depends on the judge, but a lot of judges really really love to see groveling, remorse, repentance, contrition, etc. As others have said, he probably won't get 25 years. But maybe he does 3 years instead of 2 years. We'll see if he still thinks it's "bullshit" after he reports to prison.
- sageabilly 11y agoIf he serves time, he's probably more likely to think it's "bullshit".
- spacecowboy_lon 11y agoyes going "F^%k you Judge" whilst on trial is going on doesn't go down well in any country
- jberryman 11y agoIs he a millenial? If so he looks awful. Anyway don't smear my(our?) generation, son.