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Operation: Condor
Condor, you might ask
who this is, but you should. Some of you do know, but you just dont know.
Condor is Kevin Mitnick, a harmless hacker, resisting the tyrannical, facsist
government. I have the following section from the Kevin Mitnick Site, KevinMitnick.com.
THE UNITED STATES V. KEVIN DAVID MITNICK
I. Proceedings to Date
With 25 counts of alleged federal computer and wire fraud violations still pending against
him, the
criminal prosecution of Kevin Mitnick is approaching its most crucial hour. In reaching
this point,
however, Kevin has already experienced years of legal battles over alleged violations of
the
conditions of his supervised release and for possession of unauthorized cellular access
codes.
A. Settling the "Fugitive" Question
The seemingly unexceptional charges relating to supervised release violations resulted in
months of
litigation when the government attempted to tack on additional allegations for conduct
occurring
nearly three years after the scheduled expiration of Kevin's term of supervised release in
December,
1992. The government claimed that Kevin had become a fugitive prior to the expiration of
his term,
thereby "tolling" the term and allowing for the inclusion of additional charges.
After months of
increasingly bold assertions concerning Kevin's "fugitive" status, evidentiary
hearings were held in
which the government was forced to concede that its original position in this matter was
unsupported
by the facts.
B. Sentencing
In June of this year Kevin was sentenced for certain admitted violations of his supervised
release and
for possession of unauthorized access codes. The court imposed a sentence of 22 months
instead of
the 32 months sought by the government. Since Kevin has been in custody since his arrest
in
February 1995, this sentence has been satisfied. We are currently preparing a request for
release on
bail.
During this stage of the proceedings, the government sought to impose restrictions on
Kevin's access
to computers which were so severe as to virtually prohibit him from functioning altogether
in today's
society. The proposed restrictions sought to completely prohibit Kevin from "using or
possessing" all
computer hardware equipment, software programs, and wireless communications equipment.
After
arguments that such restrictions unduly burdened Kevin's freedom to associate with the
on-line
computer community and were not reasonably necessary to ensure the protection of the
public, the
court modified its restrictions by allowing for computer access with the consent of the
Probation
Office. Nonetheless, the defense believes that the severe restrictions imposed upon Mr.
Mitnick are
unwarranted in this case and is, therefore, pursuing an appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
II. The Government Seeks to make an Example of Mr. Mitnick
One of the strongest motivating factors for the government in the prosecution of Kevin
Mitnick is a
desire to send a message to other would-be "hackers". The government has hyped
this prosecution
by exaggerating the value of loss in the case, seeking unreasonably stiff sentences, and
by painting a
portrait of Kevin which conjures the likeness of a cyber-boogie man.
There are a number of objectives prompting the government's tactics in this respect.
First, by
dramatically exaggerating the amount of loss at issue in the case (the government
arbitrarily claims
losses exceed some $80 million) the government can seek a longer sentence and create a
high-profile image for the prosecution. Second, through a long sentence for Kevin, the
government
hopes to encourage more guilty pleas in future cases against other hackers. For example, a
prosecutor offering a moderate sentence in exchange for a guilty plea would be able to use
Kevin
Mitnick's sentence as an example of what "could happen" if the accused decides
to go to trial. Third,
by striking fear into the hearts of the public over the dangers of computer hackers, the
government
hopes to divert scrutiny away from its own game-plan regarding the control and regulation
of the
Internet and other telecommunications systems.
III. Crime of Curiosity
The greatest injustice in the prosecution of Kevin Mitnick is revealed when one examines
the actual
harm to society (or lack thereof) which resulted from Kevin's actions. To the extent that
Kevin is a
"hacker" he must be considered a purist. The simple truth is that Kevin never
sought monetary gain
from his hacking, though it could have proven extremely profitable. Nor did he hack with
the
malicious intent to damage or destroy other people's property. Rather, Kevin pursued his
hacking as
a means of satisfying his intellectual curiosity and applying Yankee ingenuity. These
attributes are
more frequently promoted rather than punished by society.
The ongoing case of Kevin Mitnick is gaining increased attention as the various issues and
competing
interests are played out in the arena of the courtroom. Exactly who Kevin Mitnick is and
what he
represents, however, is ultimately subject to personal interpretation and to the legacy
which will be
left by "The United States v. Kevin David Mitnick".
______________________________
Donald C. Randolph
As you can see, Kevin has bean cheated greatly. This isn't a
game of Chutes and Ladders, this is one man's freedom. This is just one example of
how the government is cheating its people, and how the media is sending out a message to
everyone saying that its all true. Wake up. You cant beleive everything you
see and read. Kevin Mitnick is being robbed of his human rights. Will you let
this happen to you?
How to Help
2600
Here are some address you can go to or mail to to learn more about 2600, Kevin Mitnick,
order the Magazine, look for the next 2600 hacker meeting near you ,order the Free Kevin
stickers, and some more stuff. All money that is accumualated from sales of the
stickers/magazines will go directly to the Kevin Mitnick Defense Fund.
2600
KevinMitnick.com
And i qoute from the site...
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These videos are available in VHS NTSC format. Order the entire set for $150, (save $40)
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News & Updates
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