Thank God that there is a judge and jury with some common sense on this planet! I hope this is a new trend we will see more of. These spammers need to be taught a lesson and this looks like it might finally get the point across. WE DON’T WANT YOUR SPAM!
[via Slashdot]
Spammer Sentenced to 9 Years in Jail:
Iphtashu Fitz writes “Jeremy Jaynes of Raleigh, NC now has the dubious honor of being the first spammer sentenced to jail for the felony of spamming. Virginia judge Thomas Horne sentenced Jaynes to 9 years in prison based on a jury recommendation after he was convicted of sending out 10 million e-mails a day. Jaynes, who sent out much of his spam using the name “Gaven Stubberfield”, has held a position on the SpamHaus Registry of Known Spam Operations for a long time. Unfortunately the sentence has been postponed while the case is being appealed.” Commentary on the sentence available at Forbes as well.
