He broke the law, he should be tried is the USA and if guilty sentenced to prison. Or can I rob some bank in USA and claim I have aspergers and will kill myself if extradited?
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Originally posted by Diestl View Postwill kill myself
I was going to put up a poll yesterday after your 'apology' to the effect of "How long before Diestl cracks?". I clearly left it a few hours too long.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Originally posted by Diestl View PostHe broke the law, he should be tried is the USA and if guilty sentenced to prison. Or can I rob some bank in USA and claim I have aspergers and will kill myself if extradited?
If you robbed an American bank in this country, you would be tried in this country. If you robbed an American bank in America, you would be tried in America.
It sets a VERY dangerous precedent - if someone hacks into an Iranian system from the UK, will we be in such a rush to extradite them to Iran? Of course not - this is just dealing with our partners in peaceComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostTo be precise - he broke the law of this country, whilst living in this country. He has already asked to be tried in this country. Why should he be tried outside this country?
If you robbed an American bank in this country, you would be tried in this country. If you robbed an American bank in America, you would be tried in America.
It sets a VERY dangerous precedent - if someone hacks into an Iranian system from the UK, will we be in such a rush to extradite them to Iran? Of course not - this is just dealing with our partners in peaceComment
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Originally posted by Diestl View PostHe hacked USA private networks which clearly is a crime in the USA. I hope they make an example of him, send out a message that hacking private networks is a criminal offence. If you cant do the time, don't do the crime.
Of course, there is the relatively minor point that he stands absolutely no chance of a fair trial, given its location. But why should that bother anyone?Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostOf course, there is the relatively minor point that he stands absolutely no chance of a fair trial, given its location. But why should that bother anyone?
He's largely admitted doing it, so how can it be "unfair" if he's convicted.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostWhy would the trial be "unfair" ?
He's largely admitted doing it, so how can it be "unfair" if he's convicted.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostWhy would the trial be "unfair" ?
He's largely admitted doing it, so how can it be "unfair" if he's convicted.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThere is no way that he is going to get a balanced, unbiased jury in that state.
The main issue is the severity of the sentance - and the US version of this crime caries a much more severe penalty.
I agree that the 60 years he is facing is very harsh, but a harsh penalty isn't an unfair one if it is applied consistently.Comment
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Originally posted by centurian View PostI agree that the 60 years he is facing is very harsh, but a harsh penalty isn't an unfair one if it is applied consistently.
If we started shooting people for parking on disabled spaces it would not be harsh if we made sure it was done to everyone?
No wonder we have idiots running this country if we have idiots voting.
Jesus wept.Comment
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