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Re:Ex-Goldman Programmer Described Code Downloads to FBI (Up... by cookiecaper on Saturday July 11, 2009 @01:15PM (#699370)
Seems like this dude messed with the wrong people. If there's one group that has the clout and the connections to make your life a living hell, it's the bankers. They're in direct contact with your credit rating, they go deep in government, and they have tons and tons of money. It's a bad idea to piss them off.
Re:Ex-Goldman Programmer Described Code Downloads to FBI (Up... by jrockway on Saturday July 11, 2009 @08:35PM (#699645)
I don't see how his life is ruined. Charges were filed against him, he was questioned by investigators, and he is free on bail. He is getting a fair criminal trial, one that the finance industry's money can't really affect.

This is what happens to everyone that is accused of committing a crime more serious than jaywalking.

(As for his credit rating, what does it matter? If you're making 1.2MM a year, you can probably live without borrowing money.)