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Virginia Court Overturns Spammer Convictions

Posted by samzenpus on from the free-to-spam dept.

EvilStein writes "CNN reports that "A judge dismissed a felony spamming conviction that had been called one of the first of its kind, saying he found no "rational basis" for the verdict and wondering if jurors were confused by technical evidence." Legal groundwork being set? Will other convicted spammers now have grounds for an appeal?"

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  1. wtf?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Thats absolutely rediculous... this is another reason why the internet is too free... but as usual, the courts are in favor of the spammers because they will get money (lots of it!) from the spammers. Just another reason that money talks, and bullshit walks.

  2. Let's change the judge's mind... by Frodo+Crockett · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...by sending him thousands of hardcopies of spam! Send your letters to: Judge Thomas D. Horne 18 E. Market St. Leesburg, VA 20176

    --
    "The newly born animals are then whisked off for a quick run through a giant baking oven." --heard on Food Network
  3. Re:No, no new appeals by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Hate goths? - You will now!