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		baldfat on Nov 15, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Jeremy Hammond sentenced to 10 years for Stratfor ... He was denied bail due to possible LIFE IN PRISON sentence. WOW! I just do see that A) He did illegal activities B) Money was involved. A Jail sentence is very likely BUT life and denial of bail?

tsotha on Nov 15, 2013 [–]

The potential sentences for financial and computer crimes in the US are draconian. If you're going to be a criminal you'd be better off robbing banks.

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