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Re:Uber to engineer: Return stolen docs, or swear you didn't... by ryanx435 on Friday May 19, 2017 @05:53PM (#14379627)
yes. we absolutely want to encourage whistle blowers.

obviously the level of immunity will vary based on the circumstances of each case, but again, we absolutely want to encourage this type of behavior.

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Re:Uber to engineer: Return stolen docs, or swear you didn't... by jlarocco on Friday May 19, 2017 @07:23PM (#14380073)
> yes. we absolutely want to encourage whistle blowers.

What? Levandowski can't be a whistle blower here because he had a central role in the (alleged) criminal activity. The case wouldn't even exist without him.

If the allegations are true, the best he's going to get for turning on Uber is a plea deal.

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Re:Uber to engineer: Return stolen docs, or swear you didn't... by mattnewton on Friday May 19, 2017 @09:47PM (#14380607)
How would he be a whistle blower? He didn't allegedly witness it, he allegedly did the deed!
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Re:Uber to engineer: Return stolen docs, or swear you didn't... by ggggtez on Friday May 19, 2017 @07:15PM (#14380036)
Whistle blower tend to be lower on the totem pole. If it really is conspiracy your not likely going to see anyone in the court offer immunities for something he benefited hundreds of millions of dollars for.
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Re:Uber to engineer: Return stolen docs, or swear you didn't... by matt_wulfeck on Saturday May 20, 2017 @12:29AM (#14381042)
That can all be worked out as part of his plea deal.
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