In no way am I excusing what was done to this guy, but when will people learn that accessing a computer without permission has anything other than serious conse

In no way am I excusing what was done to this guy, but when will people learn that accessing a computer without permission has anything other than serious consequences. As far as the law is concerned, he might as well have raped the CEO's wife. No - the damage done is not remotely equivalent, and yet the criminal penalties are the same.