He was told his project violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Colonel Lind also refused to drop a lesser charge under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
The 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act makes "unauthorised" use of a network a felony.
In fact, they were charged with violating the Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act, among other things.
Indeed, it has probably influenced the interpretation and enforcement of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is the most outrageous criminal law you've never heard of.
On February 17th three American senators, including Barack Obama, a Democratic presidential candidate, introduced the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act.
One example: the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which prosecutors used to hound open-web advocate Aaron Swartz.
They were charged with conspiracy and intentional damage to protected computers under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Plaintiffs also charge violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which prohibits unauthorized retrieval of data from a computer.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is thus being used to stifle new and creative forms of online expression.
