Hushpuppi Pleads Guilty: Sentence Estimate? 11-14 Years

On July 27, 2021, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, decided that his best plan would be to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison was to plead guilty.  I’ve actually never seen a plea agreement with so much redacting, but we c… Continue reading Hushpuppi Pleads Guilty: Sentence Estimate? 11-14 Years

4 ‘despicables’ jailed for running hidden worldwide child abuse forums

So much for trusting the Tor network to hide their tracks. Continue reading 4 ‘despicables’ jailed for running hidden worldwide child abuse forums

Reality Winner, N.S.A. Contractor, Sentenced to 5+ Years in Leak Case

A former National Security Agency contractor pleaded guilty Tuesday to espionage, becoming the first person to be prosecuted under the Trump administration for leaking classified information. Continue reading Reality Winner, N.S.A. Contractor, Sentenced to 5+ Years in Leak Case

DDoS-Happy ‘Bitcoin Baron’ Sentenced to Almost 2 Years in Jail

Far from being a simple hacktivist filled with an impulse for social justice, a different picture emerges when his activity is collated together. Continue reading DDoS-Happy ‘Bitcoin Baron’ Sentenced to Almost 2 Years in Jail