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I remember getting in trouble for hacking with friends in High School. When a friend got in trouble for stealing and publishing data from our school, the state
by notveryrational 8y ago
I remember getting in trouble for hacking with friends in High School. When a friend got in trouble for stealing and publishing data from our school, the state police went around scaring all of the parents and media with accusations of suspected child porn (completely made up, and never part of any actual investigation). Just uttering the words turned parents who had been closed lipped into law abiding, pre-judgemental, and supportive accolades.
In his case, there was never any plant (thank god), but honestly - I've watched this tactic used again and again to destroy reputations. If the State Police feel empowered to use it at will, it's entirely believable for me to believe the _CIA_ would go so far as to plant - especially given the extra-legal authority of impunity they are empowered by.
- austinheap 8y agoI remember getting in trouble for hacking with friends in High School. I don't remember the part where the police -- who were involved -- manufactured or planted child pornography accusations. As you pointed out, that also isn't the case here either. Hat tip for the accurate username though.
- notveryrational 8y agoChip on your shoulder? So the State Police (NY State for me) did manufacture child pornography allegations. I am glad your experience was different. I believe that in this case, the CIA planted this evidence. I love my username, one could even say irrationally so.