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Defending Harsh Sentences for Spammers

BMcWilliams writes "Russell McGuire, one of the government lawyers who prosecuted spammer Jeremy Jaynes, has published an article justifying the tough sentence recommended by a Virginia jury. He writes, 'the defense attorney argued that greed cuts both ways and the victims got what they deserved because they were trying to get rich quick. Needless to say, this did not go over well with the jury.' Still, the eye-popping 9-year sentence has even some ardent anti-spammers wondering whether 'proportionality is becoming a completely forgotten concept.'"

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  1. first post? by zzmejce · · Score: 5, Funny

    And what is the defense attorney e-mail address?

  2. Also consider by koi88 · · Score: 5, Funny


    Last week my neighbour's brat rang my door bell then ran away.
    I demand at least 5 years in prison as it's not the first time he did that and I'm not the only victim.

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    I don't need a signature.