A few weeks ago, we reported on the "Kutztown 13", a group of high school students who were arrested on felony computer trespass and computer theft charges; charges that hardly fit the crime. In a follow-up, a deal has been offered which dramatically reduces the penalties to:
15 hours of community service
A letter of apology
A class on personal responsibility
A few months of probation
Some of the students may reject these "slap on the wrist" punishments feeling that they have done nothing wrong.
My advice, take the deal and put it behind you. While the felony charges were harsh, the students did violate a number of agreements relative to the use of the school computer system. There is no great "principle" here to fight for. Take the deal and walk away.
"Kutztown 13" punishment severly reduced
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