Cyron
join:2002-09-24
Charlotte, NC
| reply to griff1013
Re: Are you kidding me???
I think the prison sentence was a bit harsh. He probably should get 1-2 years, several years of probation (where he can't own or access a computer on the internet), and stripped of all money and/or property received from spam profits.
Just like non-violent drug offenders, these people really don't deserve to serve a prison sentence that has the same duration as violent criminals. |
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Fluker
join:2005-04-07
West Lafayette, IN
| Yeah, 9 years is harsh..
I would say 1 to 2 is more reasonable (he took alot of time from alot of individuals with his crap), he should be required to surrender 90% of his profits (seeing as we have decided they were illegally acquired), and probation ought to be in place to keep him from going at it again.
I've got to admit it's hard to be rational when every time I get a C1a1ss+V1agr4 mail I want to jump through the screen and thrash the box and guy that sent me that crap.
(Gmail is sweet- 5 months and not ONE unsolicited message!) |
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footballdude
Premium
join:2002-08-13
Imperial, MO
| reply to Cyron
said by Cyron  :Just like non-violent drug offenders, these people really don't deserve to serve a prison sentence that has the same duration as violent criminals. Non violent offenders usually get parole much easier and quicker so the comparison isn't exact. |
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Camelot One
Premium,MVM
join:2001-11-21
Sarasota, FL
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| reply to Cyron
Keep in mind, while calling this guy a spammer is good press for the prosecutor, the fact is most of his sentence came from FRAUD charges. He wasn't just sending annoying spam, he was taking money for products and other junk that were never delivered.
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djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA | reply to Fluker
Don't forget that the sentence is overstated. He probably won't serve anywhere near 9 years.
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bmcwilliams
join:2002-11-12
USA
| reply to Camelot One
Camelot One wrote: the fact is most of his sentence came from FRAUD charges. He wasn't just sending annoying spam, he was taking money for products and other junk that were never delivered.
Not true. Prosecutors made sure the jury knew about Jaynes' various scams and anti-social behavior, but he was convicted only of forging email headers. In Virginia, that's a "Class 6" felony, punishable by one to 5 years in jail per count. |
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outerspace_Geek
| reply to djrobx
Don't worry.... he'll likely spend 5 mos at Camp Cupcake.... then get sentanced to 5 mos of house arrest at a lavish home where all he'll be able to do is to clean and re-model... oh.. perhaps he'll be able to work on a new TV show or some other such nonsense  |
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