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Kevin Free

Posted by michael on from the mitnick-schmitnick dept.

An anonymous reader writes: "Surely many of you will remember that before there was ever a cry to 'Free Dimitry Sklyarov', Free Kevin Mitnick was the call of many. He was convicted on 'hacking' charges, though many on the Internet found the charges and trial to be unfair. He was freed in January 2000, but not allowed to touch a computer or log onto the Internet until January 20, 2003. See the story at CNN or read some background info at freekevin.com. "

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  1. Well... by jgalun · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I am less than sympathetic towards Kevin Mitnick. He committed a crime, and he got punished for it. Poor baby.

    However, I think not ever allowing him to use a computer again is a foolish punishment. Computers are too essential to life in America today for that to be a reasonable punishment.

    Personally, I would like to see some sort of bargain between the court and Mitnick, whereby he gets to use computers again, but will face an ever tougher punishment if he is discovered hacking again.

    1. Re:Well... by weave · · Score: 5, Insightful
      I am not sure what I believe as to his guilt or innocence but it wasn't right he was held for years without a trial.

      At least he wasn't busted under Bush's watch, else he would have been labeled an enemy combatent and been held indefinitely with no access to council let alone having charges bought or opportunity to fight them in a court of law.

    2. Re:Well... by Malcontent · · Score: 5, Insightful

      It's a matter of proportion, something most Americans seem not to understand. Kevin Mitnick would have been better off raping somebody. He would have spent less time in jail and he could still make a living. Does that seen just to you?

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  2. Free Kevin first.. by Travoltus · · Score: 5, Insightful

    ..then let's free EVERYONE who commits acts of unauthorized breaking and entering, stealing personal information, etc.

    It's amazing how much sympathy has poured out for a guy who stole people's credit card numbers...

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