It was probably due to a plea bargain. He pled guilty, and one of the conditions was likely that he was allowed to be able to work, using computers, until his

It was probably due to a plea bargain. He pled guilty, and one of the conditions was likely that he was allowed to be able to work, using computers, until his sentence begins. I wouldn't doubt that the conditions minimized or prevented his use of computers outside of work-related purposes.