11/20/2002 -- The sentencing of braindump site owner Robert R. Keppel has been delayed until January 24, 2003.

Keppel pleaded guilty in August to a federal charge of Theft of Trade Secrets in relation to his site, Cheet-Sheets.com, selling questions and answers to Microsoft certification exams. When sentenced, he faces up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.

Assistant United States Attorney Annette L. Hayes, who is prosecuting the case, told CertCities.com today that her office has filed its sentencing recommendation with the court, but cannot release the details until a few days before the January hearing.

Keppel was originally schedule to be sentenced Nov. 1, but the hearing was pushed back until this Friday. No reason was given for the most recent rescheduling.

CertCities.com will bring you more on this story as events unfold. -B.N.